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3 <br /> <br /> <br />Serves as the Acting City Administrator in absence of City Administrator. <br /> <br />Other duties as assigned. <br /> <br />EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE <br />Bachelor’s degree with coursework in urban planning, public administration, urban and regional studies, or <br />related field and considerable experience in planning, economic development, management, or equivalent <br />combination of education and experience. Master’s degree, Minnesota local government experience and <br />previous supervisory experience preferred. <br /> <br />A minimum of five years of experience as a City Planner, or similar role, is required. <br /> <br />KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <br />Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of local government functions and practices; thorough <br />knowledge of municipal planning duties and processes to include, but not limited to, Planned Unit Developments, <br />Conditional Use Permits, variances, and Comprehensive Plan Amendments; comprehensive knowledge of State <br />Statutes related to planning and economic development; comprehensive knowledge of economics and municipal <br />finance as they apply to City community development; thorough knowledge of current literature and recent <br />developments in the field; general knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to <br />planning and subdivision design and control; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to organize, prioritize, and <br />communicate community development work plans; develop goals, policies, plans and procedures related to <br />management of the department and development projects; ability to interpret and analyze technical and <br />statistical information to prepare and present technical oral and written reports; ability to use standard office <br />equipment including related hardware and software; ability to communicate effectively with governing bodies, <br />the public, and developers; ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with employees, <br />officials, other agencies and the general public. <br /> <br />PHYSICAL DEMANDS <br />This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently <br />requires speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or <br />feel, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is <br />required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive <br />information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, <br />operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to <br />outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices). <br /> <br />SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS <br />Valid driver's license. <br /> <br />SELECTION GUIDELINES <br />Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may <br />be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be <br />performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is <br />similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. <br /> <br />CITY OF ARDEN HILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br /> <br />___________________________________________________________________ <br />NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY <br />The City of Arden Hills does not discriminate <br />on the basis of handicapped status <br />in the admission or access to or treatment or employment <br />in its programs and activities. <br />______________________________________________________________