City Planner Sample Resume

Mary K. Smith
1234 Center StreetSt. Louis, Missouri 63000Home: 314-555-5555Cell: 314-555-5556Email: mksmith@frontfocus.com   Objective: City Planner possessing strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with theCity Council, staff, and residents while utilizing my extensive experience in planning capital works projects to improve city-wide development   Qualification Summary: Excellent ability to develop working relationships with regulatory bodies, commissions, local governments, and private landowners. Comprehensive knowledge of urban planning principlesOutstanding analytical skills, exceptional communication and technical writing skills
  Education: Masters of Science degree in Environmental Studies University of Missouri ? St. Louis GPA 3.45/4.0 May 2005
  Bachelor of Science degree in Urban PlanningSt. Louis University, St. Louis, MissouriGPA 3.59/4.0May 1997
  Work Experience: City Planner,City of KirkwoodKirkwood, Missouri 63000
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 relatedpolicies 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. August 2002 - present
  City Planner, City of Arnold Arnold, Missouri 63000
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. March 2000 ? August 2002
  Assistant City Planner,City of Des Peres Des Peres, Missouri 63000
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. June 1997 ? March 2000
  Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Certified Planners