Planner (Secretary to City Planning Commission)

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The City of Richmond Department of Planning and Development Reviewis seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position ofPlanner (Secretary to City Planning Commission).Primary duty is to serve as Secretary to the Planning Commission. This class also provides professional planning services land use planning preservation planning zoning administration and the monitoring review and evaluation of land use development proposals and urban design.

Mid-level incumbents provide journey-level professional planning work working on diverse planning projects and assisting in the development of policies. The most advanced incumbents serve as designated subject matter experts performing the most complex planning and development proposal reviews and planning project oversight. The most advanced incumbents may serve as lead workers providing guidance to other staff and leading planning teams on large complex assignments.

As assigned work may include: reviewing applications proposals bids plans and reports for land use and zoning ordinance compliance; conducting field investigations; preparing and presenting reports; maintaining databases; coordinating city agency reviews including determining review criteria; designing and developing comprehensive community and neighborhood development plans; determining project compliance; analyzing effects of plans on land use redevelopment and rehabilitation; and providing technical assistance.

• Serving as Secretary to the Planning Commission: Preparing dockets publishing agendas conducting meetings. Providing technical expertise presenting applications advising staff on the preparation of reports assisting with long-range initiatives and other administrative tasks.
• Reviewing documents such as land use zoning and subdivision property proposals applications and building proposals.
• Assisting with special projects such as census updates the Citys Master Plan HUD-funded projects Cell Tower Environmental Impact reports GIS-based maps and visionary small area plans and reports.
• Advising staff on various matters such as urban design land use historic preservation.
• Conducting site visits and taking measurements to develop site plans floor plans elevations and 3D renderings.
• Communicates with members of the community.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Clear understanding of Planning Commission procedures zoning and land use guidelines architectural history architectural terms styles and construction methods and public meeting protocols
• Basic knowledge and application of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for
• Basic knowledge of Commission of Architectural Review Guidelines and Section 106 review
• Proficiency in rezoning and special use permit processes
• Proficiency in the Plan of Development Review Process and Subdivision Review Process
• Understanding of all phases of a projects lifecycle from pre-design through construction administration
• Graphic design
• General knowledge of: urban planning and design; federal preservation laws and regulations; preservation planning; zoning ordinances; historic preservation principles; master planning; traditional neighborhood development; transportation planning; ordinance preparation; land title surveying; and engineering principles
• Expertise with some combination of the following computer programs: Microsoft Office Suite; GIS; Energov; Legistar; Blue Beam; SharePoint; word processing programs; AutoCAD; SketchUp; ArcGIS; IRender nXt; and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop)

• Providing excellent customer service including dealing with unhappy customers Being a clear and effective facilitator including public speaking skills and defending recommendations/positions

• Managing databases Composing documents

• Negotiating and balancing the needs of citizens with economic demands health and human service needs goals of private corporations and land use regulations

• Assessing and evaluating a projects conformance with Commission of Architectural Review Guidelines the Master Plan site plans Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances

• Utilizing a large-scale printer/plotter

• Preparing documentation according to state and federal standards Photographing sites for clarity and documentation

• Conducting research

• Preparing visual content for presentations and reports

• Reading and understanding building plans Leading effective meetings

• Conducting site inspections

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Analyze land use demographic and development data to support policy recommendations and planning decisions

• Interpret and apply zoning regulations to proposed development scenarios

• Manage complex projects and competing deadlines

• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail for administrative and technical tasks

• Bachelors degree in urban planning civil or environmental engineering landscape architecture or a related field
• Three years of experience or an equivalent amount of graduate level training.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• Preferred Qualifications: At least three years of experience and a Masters degree in urban planning or a related field

• None required

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