Location: Winona, Minnesota

Assistant Planner

Salary: $81,168.61 to $108,224.82 annual, non-exempt

Closing: April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Description

This full-time entry level professional position is at the forefront of planning and development in Winona. The position will utilize creative and industry leading practices to help guide the future of the city under the supervision and direction of senior planners. This will include a variety of administrative, enforcement and research related functions in specialized areas including land use/zoning, transportation, environment, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic development.

This position will work on substantial housing and zoning reforms to implement the City’s recently adopted 2045 Comprehensive Plan. This position is open to recent and upcoming graduates and early career professionals. Considering the geographic setting of Winona, the ideal candidate should have an interest in compact urban development and shorelands, flood plains, wetlands, and historic preservation. The City does not expect a new candidate to be an expert in these areas, but has a willingness to learn, research, and implement knowledge.

Job Duties

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the administration of city land use proposals/requests including permit processing, public hearing notification, applicant communication, and the preparation of necessary staff reports.
• Assists in the administration and enforcement of land use code, ordinances, and compliance programs of the City.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
• Generate staff reports, including developing related graphics and preparing draft versions of reports for consideration by City advisory boards, commissions, and the City Council.
• Administers components of community development projects as directed by the Planner, Senior Planner, or Director of Community Development.
• Research and coordinate matters related to planning, zoning, ordinance updates, and other assigned special studies and statistical reports.
• Identifies, responds to, and administers available grant opportunities.
• Develops and prepares written reports and presentations for use by the Planner or Senior Planner to the City Council and various boards and commissions.
• Serves as staff liaison to committees, boards, commissions, and other groups as assigned by the Planner or Senior Planner.
• Communicate effectively with City staff and other agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Minimum:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, public policy, or related field 
• Two years of professional community/regional planning experience

Desired:

• Three years of professional community/regional planning experience
• Possess certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Benefits

Benefits begin on date of hire. 40 hours paid vacation with progressive accrual, 3.69 hours of sick time per pay period to 96 hours per year, and 12 paid holidays. Employer contributes to optional medical, dental, life and disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits also offered. Specific details can be found in the online job posting on the City of Winona website, www.winonamn.gov.

How to Apply

Go to www.winonamn.gov and click “Jobs” on the homepage. Select the applicable job posting for additional information and to apply online.

If you have previously applied for a position with the City of Winona, you will need to complete a new application for the position you are now applying for.

Questions may be directed to the Human Resources office at 507-457-8234