City Planner Sample Resume
Mark Brandanowitz
1234 Center Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63000
Home: 314-555-5555
Cell: 314-555-5556
Email: mbrandano@frontfocus.com
Objective
To improve city-wide development as a City Planner possessing strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with City Council, staff, and residents while utilizing my extensive experience in planning capital works projects.
Qualifications Summary
University of Missouri, Columbus, MO
City Planner: Aug. 2002 - Present, City of Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO
American Institute of Certified Planners
1234 Center Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63000
Home: 314-555-5555
Cell: 314-555-5556
Email: mbrandano@frontfocus.com
Objective
To improve city-wide development as a City Planner possessing strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with City Council, staff, and residents while utilizing my extensive experience in planning capital works projects.
Qualifications Summary
- Excellent ability to develop working relationships with regulatory bodies, commissions, local governments, and private land owners.
- Comprehensive knowledge of urban planning principles.
- Outstanding analytical skills, exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
University of Missouri, Columbus, MO
- Master of Science in Environmental Studies, GPA 3.45/4.0 (May 2005)
- Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, GPA 3.59/4.0 (May 1997)
City Planner: Aug. 2002 - Present, City of Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO
- Review applications for residential, commercial and industrial development.
- Serve as project manager for complex planning projects including analyzing and evaluating architectural plans.
- Recommend needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures.
- Review construction plans for zoning conditions and initiate corrective enforcement action as necessary.
- Coordinate project plans with other project leaders, city departments, community groups, and other organizations and agencies.
- Draft amendments to city ordinances designed to facilitate community development objectives.
- Conducted environmental reviews including preparation of initial studies.
- Prepared applications for variances, conditional use permits, re-zonings and subdivision approvals.
- Advised builders, developers and property owners about ordinance requirements.
- Performed long-range city planning, including developing and administering comprehensive master plan.
- Compiled information and made recommendations on special studies.
- Prepared planning reports.
- Checked business license and liquor applications for zoning compliance.
- Prepared reports for City Council meetings regarding recommendations by the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Assisted the Community Development Director in duties relating to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority.
- Prepared and updated zone maps, land use maps, and related maps based on data obtained from public records.
American Institute of Certified Planners



