This is a Senior Planner position in the City of Excelsior which is a small community with residential neighborhoods and a historic downtown. The community is working to preserve its historic character while evolving as a unique place to live, work, and visit.

The Planner provides an opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning and heritage preservation topics with a small team including the Community Development Director, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney. This position works directly with the public and provides support for the review and issuance of building permit applications, land use applications, heritage preservation permit applications, assists with code enforcement, and researches topics relevant to these areas.

This position assists in staffing the Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation Commission, which involves writing staff reports, communicating with applicants, and presenting at meetings. The best fit for this position is someone who is a self-starter, likes to work as part of a team, has excellent writing and analytical skills, and likes working with members of the public.