Senior Planner

Under the supervision of the Planning Director the Senior Planner is responsible for advancing the development and implementation of the Citys Municipal Development Plan (planBTV) and other comprehensive/longrange planning studies; conducting research and analysis related to amendments to land use regulations; coordinating and facilitating public outreach and engagement activities necessary for successful planning efforts on behalf of the Planning Department; and working with the Principal Planner in duties related to the Planning Commission. The Senior Planner is also responsible for the management collection use analysis and sharing of spatial data as it relates to natural resources land use development demographics economics and City operations.

• Overall responsibility for coordinating the development of citywide comprehensive land use planning and development in collaboration with other City departments included but not limited to: Works with the Planning Director on maintenance and updates to the Citys municipal development plan (planBTV); Manages planning studies including the solicitation and review of consultant proposals; drafts areaspecific and resource/issuespecific plans in collaboration with other City departments and in coordination with local and regional constituent groups; supports Principal Planner with amendments to the Citys comprehensive development ordinance; and works with Planning Commission City Attorney City Council and others to obtain enactment of plans and policies.
• Coordinates and facilitate public outreach and engagement activities necessary for successful planning efforts on behalf of the Planning Department and also serves as a technical resource to a variety of citizen advisory boards and commissions Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) individual citizens and others regarding land use and development issues.
• Participates in the preparation of land use and development regulations capital plans and other implementation measures resulting from comprehensive planning efforts.
• Participates in the review of the plans of other city departments state and regional agencies institutions and adjoining municipalities for coordination with city development policy and assessment of potential impact on city objectives.
• Oversees the preparation of regulations plans and implementation measures as assigned by the Planning Director. Serves as the department liaison on interdepartmental projects as needed.
• Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to collect analyze manage and visualize spatial data creating maps and reports to interpret geographic trends and patterns often supporting decisionmaking across various industries by presenting complex information in a visually accessible format.
• Regularly uses GIS computer databases electronic spreadsheets desktop publishing word processing and statistical applications to manipulate analyze and effectively communicate complex sets of data.
• Works regularly with the departments multidisciplinary data and policy analysts to analyze data and deploy data tools methods and effective visualizations of spatial information to develop and communicate department projects as well as other City departments efforts.
• Works with the Principal Planner and Planning Director in preparation and posting of Planning Commission agendas minutes and public hearing notices in accordance with department procedures and state statute and attends Commission and other public meetings as requested specifically serving as lead staff to the Long Range Planning Committee.
• Regular attendance at evening and sometimes weekend meetings is expected.
• Maintains records and filing systems including maintenance of applicable resolutions ordinances meeting minutes and other related material relevant to projects and policies in accordance with City retention requirements and storage schedule.
• Maintains positive and collaborative working relationships in routine interactions with other City and noncity department officials agencies elected officials and members of the public involved in the planning process.
• Maintains positive public relations in providing information soliciting community input and handling public concerns.
• Applies progressive planning principles; stays uptodate and ensures compliance with local state and federal rules and regulations applicable to the creation of plans and land use policies; and demonstrates commitment to continuing education on planning practice.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

Educational/Professional Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Urban Design Geography Engineering Public Administration Natural Resources or closely related field and at least one year of professional planning experience is required; or

• A Masters Degree in Urban Planning Urban Design Geography Engineering Public Administration Natural Resources or closely related field is preferred.

• Experience working in municipal setting or in the development of long range plans policy documents and regulations as well as performing technical research or data analysis is strongly preferred.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is required within three years of hiring date. Failure to achieve certification may result in reclassification of the position and associated salary impacts.

Workplace Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of wide variety of planning issues development (zoning and subdivision) regulations and pertinent state and local regulations and to read development plans and other technical planning documents is required as well as demonstrated ability to obtain further working knowledge of applicable fields of practice.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of a variety of software applications applied to planning practice urban data analysis and research including ESRI GIS products is required. Experience in using SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite and other similar applications is desirable.

• Ability to quickly interpret data formats attributes their properties and recognize opportunities to apply spatial data in projects.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing orally and graphically and excellent interpersonal skills are required.

• Professionalism tact and discretion in addressing controversial and emotionally charged issues and the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective employee and public relations.

• Ability to work independently manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and to engage in collaborative decisionmaking.

• Interest in contributing to the City of Burlington and improving the quality and effectiveness of governmental services.

• Commitment to ongoing professional education and training to enhance jobbased knowledge and expertise.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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