BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN -- PLANNER

Bloomfield Township, MI (pop. 44,253) - The Charter Township of Bloomfield is located in the economic heart of Oakland County, Michigan. With easy access to all of southeast Michigan, including Detroit and Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Township is an ideal location to live and work. 

The Township is one of the most prestigious communities in Michigan, boasting stately homes, tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent public services, and a thriving business environment. The Township is home to a wide range of businesses, from international headquarters to small, local businesses. This range creates a healthy symbiosis between the businesses and the residential community. Although the Township is mostly built out, it experiences healthy development and redevelopment within its 26 square miles. Most of its commercial, industrial and research areas are located along major thoroughfares, including Telegraph Road and historic Woodward Avenue. 

Bloomfield Township is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Planner. This position will work closely with the Director of the Planning, Building & Ordinance Department to administer the planning needs of the Township. This highly responsible position presents applications at the Design Review Board (DRB), writes agendas and legal notices for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), and assists with processing site plan applications to the Planning Commission. The Township has plentiful woodlands and wetlands and is committed to both the preservation of its natural resources and maintaining its distinctive Bloomfield Township aesthetic. As the primary staff representative to the DRB and ZBA, this position will have the opportunity to truly impact the future development of the community.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic public servant, motivated by the opportunity to explore innovative planning concepts to enhance a mature community. 

This is a highly visible position, helping the public with understanding planning procedures, ordinance requirements, and current planning projects. A qualified candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, collaboration and team building skills, and advanced public presentation skills.

Key Opportunities 

• Collaboration with long-service professional planning leaders, with a focus on innovation.

• Excellent township employee culture and cross-department relationships.

• Working closely with stakeholders to implement a new Community Strategic Plan and updating the Township’s Master Plan. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience in public planning preferably in a municipality or with a private municipal consulting firm.

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Wage range of $60,854.62 to $80,935.98, DOQE, with an excellent benefit package. 

The workday schedule is 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday (Township offices are closed on Friday). This is a 40-hour per week position and part of the Government Employees Labor Council Union. Evening meeting attendance is a requirement of the position, with a choice of overtime pay or flexible scheduling.

Bloomfield Township is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, weight, height, familial, marital, or veteran status, or handicap.

Candidates will be reviewed upon receipt of application, with preliminary reviews to be completed by February 25, 2025.  For questions, contact Jaymes Vettraino, jobs@vettrainoconsulting.com.

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