JOB DESCRIPTION

If you have experience in community planning and enjoy the process of working in others to reach a common vision, then the City of Ames has an opportunity for you! The City of Ames is a thriving community looking for an experienced Planner interested in municipal planning for development review and long-range planning activities. The City is looking to establish civil service lists for both an experienced Planner and an entry- level Assistant Planner .

The planner will be a team member of the Planning Division and work under general supervision of the Planning and Housing Director. Our planners work independently to implement the Cityʼs development standards, including zoning, subdivision, and other regulations, the Cityʼs Comprehensive Plan, and administration of neighborhood programs. The successful candidate may have a wide range of responsibilities that include working directly with customers on development permitting, zoning, subdivision, code compliance and inquiries; long-range planning, research, and policy development; and representation of the City with neighborhoods or other interest groups.

For a complete job description and to apply online, please

visit www.cityofames.org/jobs. A resume in lieu of a City job application will not be accepted.

The application deadline is 12:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2026.

The targeted hiring range is not to expected to exceed the median of the range of the Planner/Assistant Planner position, depending on qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelorʼs degree in planning, geography, urban design, or closely related field
• Planner four years experience in private or municipal government planning office, one year of internship may substitute for a year of experience.
• Assistant Planner requires only one year of experience in private or municipal government planning office.
• Valid Iowa driverʼs license
• Must be able to attend various assigned evening meetings such as Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, etc.