City Planner - City of Rice Lake : Job Details

Employment Opportunity City of Rice Lake City Planner

The City of Rice Lake, WI is accepting applications until Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 2:00 p.m. for a Regular Full- Time FLSA exempt City Planner position.

The ideal candidate shall possess a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field, with experience in planning, land use, and code administration. Significant experience may fulfill the requirements for education. Duties to include, but not limited to, zoning, subdivision platting laws and regulations, planning, development of short- and long-range plans, and working with developers on potential projects. This position is responsible for the supervision of one P/T employee and coordinates various contracted services such as engineering, property assessment, building inspection, and FBO/Airport management. The City provides a generous benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The salary range is $71,000 - $78,500/yr. depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Rice Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rice Lake is a charming city known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community. Nestled along the shores of its eponymous lake, Rice Lake is a growing community and serves as a vital commercial and tourist center for the surrounding rural regions. Serving as a shopping, industrial, educational, and medical hub, Rice Lake has many opportunities for growth and requires skillful and thoughtful planning on its land use, zoning, and community development. Current and future projects include retail developments, single and multi-family housing developments, existing business expansions, commercial building sites, and downtown area growth. Rice lake is also moving forward with a premier park/venue development and lakeshore enhancements. This is an exciting time to be a part of Rice Lake and a unique opportunity to help guide the City's growth through skillful planning and leadership. Applications and complete job descriptions are available on the City of Rice Lake website and at the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office. A completed application, with cover letter and three work-related references may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the City Administrators Office, 30 E Eau Claire St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 by the deadline for consideration.

Salary/Compensation: $5,916 - $6,541 per month