Planner

Posting Number 3493P Position Title Planner Department Community Development Job Code 04101 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division PLANNING Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide project management for current and long-term planning and development cases by coordinating development review of planning and development applications including those for annexation, zoning, and subdivision of property, preparing reports, and acting as point of contact for the public. Serves as staff liaison for assigned committees, boards, and commissions including grant writing and administration. Conducts planning studies and public outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Performs current and long-range planning functions, including drafting plans and studies and inspecting projects site for accuracy of plans and land conditions.

• Serves as project manager for planning and development applications.

• Provides inter-departmental permit and plan reviews and approves building permits and business licenses.

• Serves as liaison to assigned committees, boards, and commissions and responds to planning and zoning inquiries.

• Prepares reports for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work may require providing training and guidance to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility.

• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Development, Construction, or related field.

• Less than 1-year experience in planning, development, construction, or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to planning, development, and public records.

• Basic engineering, architectural, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles and computer programs.

• Trends in urban planning, zoning, public services, and capital planning.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Organize and coordinate projects and programs.

• Write and present reports.

• Provide effective customer service.

• Interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Outdoor environment

• Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Sometimes

• Construction Site

• Sometimes

• Vehicle

• Sometimes

• Right of way environment

• Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individual who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours/Days

M-F (8-5) & occasional nights

Starting Salary $27.68/hr (minimum) to $35.05/hr (midpoint) Pay Grade 109 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05/17/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

This position requires an individual with a desire to be exposed to a variety planning-related topics ranging from regulatory development and administration to comprehensive land use plans and policy documents. Applicant's should be self-motivated, detail-oriented team players that can establish and maintain positive working relationships and are experienced communicators verbally and in written form. Experience/exposure to work within a governmental agency and public engagement/outreach processes is highly desirable.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. THE PREFERRED APPLICATION DATE IS MAY 17, 2024.

Notice to Applicants

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