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Planning Services Manager

City of Oshkosh
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Now Hiring: Planning Services Manager 

 

Salary Range:  $87,925- $100,483.50

 

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your next job that will benefit a thriving community? If so, the City of Oshkosh is seeking a dedicated and experienced Planning Services Manager to join our team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence and shape the development and growth of our vibrant city. If you're passionate about urban planning, community development, and making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervision and Administration: Manage and administer the Planning Services Division, including staff supervision, work program implementation, coordination with various boards, land use and development review, grant administration, and budget development and monitoring, aligning with the City's Strategic Plan.
  • Project Manager: Serve as the City's project manager for land use and community planning, consulting and negotiating with various stakeholders, providing ordinance expertise, and coordinating support for special projects and interdepartmental teams.
  • Plan Creation and Implementation: Develop planning and policy recommendations, oversee program operations, and direct staff in maintaining comprehensive, neighborhood, housing, preservation, redevelopment, and urban design plans, ensuring alignment with current land use and zoning laws.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies or other related studies and programs. Master’s degree in such fields preferred 
  • Minimum of five years of experience performing responsible and varied professional community development planning work, two years of which was in a supervisory capacity. 
  • Strong understanding of municipal planning processes, zoning regulations, and development codes.
  • Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  • AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is preferred.

 

Why Oshkosh?

Recognized for its historic charm and picturesque location along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh is a thriving city that cultivates a high quality of life for its residents. With a commitment to sustainable growth and development, Oshkosh offers a unique blend of urban amenities and small-town friendliness.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and application via our city’s employment portal at https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/

 

The City of Oshkosh is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team dedicated to making Oshkosh a great place to live and work.