Position will be open until filled.
We are currently seeking:
A planner to join our team and perform professional urban planning work and explains planning and zoning regulations and City standards for development projects and technical issues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing professional planning services and reviewing technical documents for compliance with City standards; producing reports presentations and recommendations on planning issues.
- Reviewing and evaluating development proposals designs applications planning and zoning changes variance requests technical documents and special permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements; reviewing development plans with residents developers and builders.
- Answering inquiries and assisting the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning zoning permit review and other City standards and regulations providing information and recommendations within the scope of authority.
- Managing special research projects on planning issues ordinance revisions zoning violations and other planning projects and providing data and analysis on land use and planning issues as requested.
- Assisting in the preparation of long-range plans for the community including updates to the Comprehensive Plan neighborhood plans transportation plans and other small area and strategic plans.
- Developing Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate land use plans and planning concepts; assisting in maintaining records files and maps with the GIS system.
- Developing recommendations and summarizing issues for presentation to the Planning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment Design and Historic Review Commission.
- Attending public meetings and presenting information on regional planning and zoning issues.
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
Requirements and Skills:
- Interpreting and applying land use regulations zoning enforcement and state and Federal laws.
- Checking designs details estimates plans and specifications of planning projects.
- Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
- Organizing evaluating analyzing and presenting data and information.
- Interpreting technical documents and map specifications.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Urban Planning; or a Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Geography Landscape Architecture Public Administration or related field and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid driver license with a good driving record.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.
Position will be open until filled.We are currently seeking: A planner to join our team and perform professional urban planning work and explains planning and zoning regulations and City standards for development projects and technical issues.Your responsibilities will include: Providing professiona...
Position will be open until filled.
We are currently seeking:
A planner to join our team and perform professional urban planning work and explains planning and zoning regulations and City standards for development projects and technical issues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing professional planning services and reviewing technical documents for compliance with City standards; producing reports presentations and recommendations on planning issues.
- Reviewing and evaluating development proposals designs applications planning and zoning changes variance requests technical documents and special permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements; reviewing development plans with residents developers and builders.
- Answering inquiries and assisting the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning zoning permit review and other City standards and regulations providing information and recommendations within the scope of authority.
- Managing special research projects on planning issues ordinance revisions zoning violations and other planning projects and providing data and analysis on land use and planning issues as requested.
- Assisting in the preparation of long-range plans for the community including updates to the Comprehensive Plan neighborhood plans transportation plans and other small area and strategic plans.
- Developing Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate land use plans and planning concepts; assisting in maintaining records files and maps with the GIS system.
- Developing recommendations and summarizing issues for presentation to the Planning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment Design and Historic Review Commission.
- Attending public meetings and presenting information on regional planning and zoning issues.
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
Requirements and Skills:
- Interpreting and applying land use regulations zoning enforcement and state and Federal laws.
- Checking designs details estimates plans and specifications of planning projects.
- Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
- Organizing evaluating analyzing and presenting data and information.
- Interpreting technical documents and map specifications.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Urban Planning; or a Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Geography Landscape Architecture Public Administration or related field and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid driver license with a good driving record.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.
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