Senior Planner

Posting Number 3492P Position Title Senior Planner Department Community Development Job Code 04103 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division PLANNING Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide comprehensive city plan management and implementation. Manages planning and development applications, including those for annexation, zoning, and subdivision of property; and communicates with customers regarding project compliance and impact. Proposes Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments; manages assigned transportation-related planning and project grants.

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

• Conducts comprehensive plan management. Prepares updates for plans, agreements, and grants.

• Processes planning and development applications. Reviews building permits and business licenses. Drafts development-related agreements.

• Administers, maintains, and revises the Unified Development Code.

• Implements and maintains software.

• Monitors federal transportation legislation and requirements and participates in Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and federal transportation planning conference calls and webinars.

• Staffs and prepares reports and meeting agendas for Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO) policy board and technical sub-committee meetings. May prepare 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 does 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 moderate fiscal responsibility.

• May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Education and Experience

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in city planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public policy, environmental studies, geography, construction science, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' 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:

• Processes utilized in the administration, development, or conduct of studies relating to capital planning, comprehensive planning, and public services.

• Land use techniques and strategies utilized in the development of regulatory processes relating to zoning, subdivisions, and urban planning.

• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office, GIS, and enterprise permitting and licensing software.

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

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.

• Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering designs.

Ability to:

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

• Write and present reports.

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

• Provide effective customer service.

• Train employees.

• 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 meetings

Starting Salary $30.72/hr (minimum) to $37.79/hr (midpoint) Pay Grade 110 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 06/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position spans both current (60%) and long-range (40%) planning tasks. Experience as a "lead" planner on policy or regulatory initiatives is desired. Applicants should be self-motivation, have experience in public engagement/outreach, and be capable of building relationships internally and externally. Applicants are encouraged to provide specific examples of their engagement skills/strategies with diverse audiences and their ability to manage multiple projects, simultaneously, from inception to completion.

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

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

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