Pay Range: 40,785-54,805
The Planning and Community Development Department for the City of Solon has openings
for the full-time positions of Planner I.
The Planner I works under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning
and Community Development and will perform the following activities: review of residential
and commercial site plans and construction drawings for compliance with zoning code and
subdivision code requirements; research and preparation of plans and reports relating to
various planning and building issues; enforcement of property maintenance ordinances;
answering questions from the general public relating to planning, zoning, and building
issues; performing GIS analysis and the preparation of maps utilizing ESRI ArcMap 10. 2. 1;
guiding applicants through the planning and building permit approval process; and providing
other municipal planning functions, as required.
The successful candidates must have strong research, communication, computer and
public interaction skills and a sound understanding of basic planning and land use
regulation processes. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four year accredited
college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Land Use Planning, Economic
Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field, is required. Previous
experience in a public agency performing planning, site plan review, zoning enforcement,
building permit issuance, construction management and/or economic development
functions is preferred. Planner I is slotted at Grade F on the Solon Wage scale and Planner
II is slotted at Grade G. Salary will be compensated depending on relevant qualifications
and experience.
Interested candidates must submit an application and resume online by visiting the City of
Solon website at http://solonohio.org/jobs. Click on "Apply Online" or visit the Human
Resources webpage for more information. This posting will remain open until positions have
been filled. All applications submitted are deemed a public record.