FT - Planner - Planning Division
FT - Planner - Planning Division
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PLANNER
Department: Community & Economic Development
Division: Planning
Pay Grade: GRADE 145 $60995.61 $88443.63 Annual Salary $29.32 $42.52 Hourly Rate)
FLSA Status: NonExempt Merit FullTime & Eligible for Benefits
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs professional level work in the field of land use planning and development and provides information and assistance to developers the business community elected and appointed officials and the public on planning land use historic preservation housing annexations and development related matters. Receives general supervision from the Planning Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Check commercial industrial and residential development plans to determine if plans will comply with zoning regulations.
- Undertake research prepare reports and maps and present reports in public meetings.
- Prepare staff reports for the Planning Commission Landmarks Commission Board of Zoning Adjustment various committees and advisory boards as directed.
- Confer with and advise architects builders attorneys contractors engineers and the general public regarding city development policies and standards.
- Research and develop studies and recommendations on various land use issues.
- Review and comment on development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; prepare reports on recommendations.
- Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the citys planning function.
- Collect record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public.
- Research and draft ordinances for review.
- Work with public and commissions in developing and presenting master development plans community plans and general plan amendments.
- Inspect properties and structures for compliance with current city zoning codes and regulations; recommend improvement and rehabilitation programs; identify corrective actions to be taken by owner.
- Provide information pertinent to the development of the General Plan; recommend and develop policies and procedures for future zoning environmental and other issues that impact city growth and expansion.
- Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with coworkers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate inperson with the public; and employee is required to use onsite equipment.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Public Administration Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of the above stated work experience and education is acceptable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah drivers license within six months.
- Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100 IS200 IS700 and IS800 within three months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of urban planning and development.
- Knowledge of basic site planning and architectural design techniques and methods.
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and programs including GIS with ESRI software experience.
- Knowledge of technical report writing.
- Knowledge of modern office methods practices procedures and equipment including a computer.
- Knowledge of laws underlying general plans zoning and land divisions.
- Knowledge of applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of the current literature information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
- Skill in communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Skill in responding to difficult and sensitive public inquiries.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others
- Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: sitting or standing for extended periods of time; operating assigned equipment.
- Ability to maintain effective audiovisual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations; communicating with others; reading and writing; operating assigned equipment as required by the position.
- Ability to comply with all city polices and regulations including safety and risk management standards.
OGDEN CITY BENEFITS
- Language Pay
- Longevity Pay
- Holidays
- Sick Vacation and Comp Time Leave
- Medical and Dental
- EAP Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- LongTerm Disability
- Employee Loan Program Computer Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
OGDEN CITY FULL JOB POSTING ATTACHED AS PDF
Employment Type
Full-Time
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