Associate Planner

POSITION SUMMARYThis position will serve as a vital link in the development process to maintain high standards of customer service to our community and business partners. The selected individual will work under the general direction of the Director of Development Services and will work collaboratively with the development community property owners engineers and city staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Researches reviews reports and presents zoning cases subdivision plat applications special use permits and zoning text amendments to Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council and variance requests to the Board of Adjustments.
Provides technical assistance to citizens contractors developers City staff and management regarding the Citys Development Ordinances Comprehensive Plan and other plans and policies.
Reviews and proposes to the Citys Development codes and ordinates.
Serves as liaison to the Board of Adjustments Planning and Zoning Commission by preparing and presenting agenda items.
Site review of development applications and other projects to evaluate site conditions existing neighborhood uses utility and infrastructure and related information.
Prepares publications notices and ordinances for application requests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under the direction of the Director of Development Services

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be Education High School / GED Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Public administration or related field is required Experience Over 3 years of related experience is required.