Job Description

The City of Sterling Heights is seeking it\'s next City Planner that is innovative and committed to making a positive impact on the City! This position offers top tier pay and competitive benefits!

• Base annual salary range is $92,071 to $126,834 +/- DOQ
• Pay increases every year and annually on July 1st
• Generous paid holiday schedule and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Premium healthcare coverage for employee and their dependents with a very low monthly premium
• Dental and Disability Benefits at no cost
• Vision
• 401a with employer match
• Retiree Health Care
• Access to an onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for employees, spouses, and their dependents!
• \xe2\x80\xa6and so much more!

The City of Sterling Heights has partnered with GovHR for this professional recruitment. Interested in learning more about the role? Click HERE to view the recruitment brochure for further information and details of the position! Position Responsibilities

• Directs the update of the Master Land Use Plan and recommends amendments to the Zoning Ordinances.
• Assists the City Manager as a point of contact for prospective retailers and to market the City\xe2\x80\x99s assets to attract retail business to the City.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with area real estate professionals.
• Collaborates with owners and/or developers of industrial, residential, and large multi-use sites and champions area redevelopments to include new design concepts and retail formats, public environments, amenities, tenant mixes, use mixes, unique parking configurations, neighborhood links, and customer experiences tailored to fit the needs of the community.
• Acts as a technical adviser to employees regarding site plan and subdivision plat reviews, subdivision design principles and land use relationships, zoning ordinances, etc.
• Analyzes data and prepares comprehensive reports regarding planning-related matters (e.g., land use patterns, population projections, housing trends, commercial feasibility, and market analysis, etc.), as needed.
• Presents planning-related information to City Council, the City Manager and others in meetings as needed.
• Prepares evidence for presentation in court; testifies in planning related lawsuits.
• Oversees the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field including training in real estate, principles of management, and real estate appraisal is required. Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field is highly preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in public planning preferably in a municipality, including experience in managing planning professionals.
• AICP or other similar accreditations, certifications, or specializations, is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction, planning and design fields including architecture, urban planning, transportation planning and landscaping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Position will remain open until filled.