Planner

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

This position is responsible for performing planning tasks associated with the City master plan. Responsibilities may include assisting in establishing plan components; analyzing data; and assisting in conducting field surveys.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Assists in establishing land utilization, highway plan, residential, commercial and industrial development, public facilities, and related components of the City master plan.

• Researches, compiles, and analyzes land use, retail development, and related information; prepares maps, graphics, statistics, written presentations, and other materials to outline research and study findings.

• Assists in conducting field surveys to collect land development information.

• Assists in the development of zoning plans.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Planning principles and practices;

• Research methods;

• Computers and related software;

• Methods of preparing reports;

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;

• Field survey methods;

• Landscape architecture principles;

• GIS.

SKILLS:

• Computer software;

• Conducting research;

• Preparing research;

• Conducting field surveys;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field and 2 years of related experience; or, Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.