Planner I

The Planner I is primarily responsible for providing administrative and planning assistance to senior staff in the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision/Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances and Census data information. Reports to the Planning Manager.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to drafting the publication of meetings, preparation of agendas, placarding of properties, project research, field surveys, and the preparation of reports.

• Contribute to research and or administrative duties relevant to the provision of services to the public on zoning and planning activities including attendance and the delivery of public services at neighborhood planning meetings.

• Conducting field surveys such inspections on land use, property conditions, and traffic as assigned.

• Preparing applications for State and Federal programs and grants.

• Contribute to development of plans for land use and revitalization.

• Providing background research and preparing reports as requested by unit Managers and Division Directors which may be forwarded to City Council, the Zoning Hearing Board, City Planning Commission, the Reading Redevelopment Authority, or senior staff members.

• Recommend approvals or denials of development proposals.

• Contribute to writing policies on land use and development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, landscape. architecture, land surveying or related curriculum.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a formal administrative setting.

• Preference to applicants with experience in the public or private sector planning, community development or land use law.

• Experience in the use of data bases, spreadsheets, and GIS.

• Technical training in plan reading and development procedures.