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Open Positions

Position Title: Assistant Planner/Permit Technician

Salary: $20/hour with increases for excellent job performance or increased responsibilities. 

Application Deadline: June 13, 2021

Job Summary: Hometown Planning, a private company providing contract land use planning and zoning administration services to cities, townships and counties in Minnesota, is accepting applications for an Assistant Planner/Permit Technician. Position is well-suited for remote/work from home and flexible work hours. Attendance at some evening meetings may be occasionally required. 20-40 hours/week depending on applicant desire and employer need.
Responsibilities include reviewing permit applications for compliance with local zoning regulations, assisting in the preparation of staff reports, public notices and other documents related to public hearings, researching and responding to public inquiries, assisting in ordinance enforcement, conducting site inspections, assisting in the development of comprehensive plans and ordinances, and other duties as assigned. A complete job description can be found at www.hometownplanning.com.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, skilled at simplifying complex concepts through verbal and written communications, effective in balancing accuracy and efficiency in their time management, comfortable with working through conflict in a friendly and professional manner, able to navigate multiple and layered regulations, and willing to adapt as necessary to meet the unique needs of each client community. Experience with regulatory enforcement, customer service, writing technical documents and/or a working knowledge of construction or landscaping practices is beneficial, but not required. 

Contact Information: Send resume, 2-3 references and cover letter explaining interest, qualifications and desired number of hours per week to: Hometown Planning, 324 Broadway Street, Suite 101, Alexandria, MN 56308. Interviews will begin June 14 and continue until filled.
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