Zoning Administrator

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Zoning Administrator.  Under the moderate supervision of the Director of Community Development, the Zoning Administrator performs intermediate technical work compiling data for planning studies, document review, inquiry research, report writing, database maintenance and project tracking, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Other duties include: 

• Acts as the primary contact for customer inquiries related to zoning and land use.
• Acts as the primary contact for permitting and planning zoning compliance; signs off on all permits.
• Maintains the website.
• Summarizes information from maps, reports, field and file investigations, and books.
• Traces maps and prepares statistical tabulations, computations, charts, and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, transportation, traffic, land use, zoning, proposed subdivisions, and public utilities.
• Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes and presents that information to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Prepare grants applications and reports as directed.
• Prepares and updates files and records.
• Answers public inquiries and conducts field interviews.
• Makes surveys of traffic flow, parking, housing, educational facilities, recreation, zoning, and other conditions which affect planning studies.
• Assists in the review of land use proposals for conformity with existing ordinances and comprehensive plans.
• Manages and operates a database of building permit and development activities.
• Responses to citizen inquiries related to development standards, processes, building codes and zoning regulations.
• Provides assistance by performing as needed research related to planning and economic development.
• Assists in tracking zoning related public petitions to ensure deadlines are met, notifications are made, etc.
• Compose, type and edit correspondences, reports, messages and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.
• Compile departmental reports as requested or required; maintain files and records.
• Attends regular and special  EDA meetings.

Please see the attached job description for additional job duties, and other skills required for the position.  

Education and/or Experience:  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in geography, planning, or related field working with geographic information systems, or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Experience:  The ideal candidate would have experience at a city or county government in a planning and/or economic development position.

2025 Salary Range:   The salary range is $ 67,267.20 to $ 89,772.80 annually.  

Summary of Benefits:   100% employer paid premium for health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, PERA Pension, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement.

Application Process:  Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a City of Grand Rapids employment application to Chery Pierzina, Human Resources Officer at cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov.  The application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025, at noon.  

City of Grand Rapids - Human Resources
420 North Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN  55744-2662
www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
(218) 326-7606 phone

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.