Senior Planner; Planning -Urban Design & Development

Position Overview

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing planning services to the City; create, organize and complete a major program and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for providing planning and development operations for the City.
• Plan, direct and participate in planning activities, policy development, instructional material development, procedure development and project management in assigned area of responsibility.
• Assume responsibility for developing and implementing programs to enhance planning and development programs, and development of instructional material as required.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including planning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Review planning and development projects within assigned area for consistency with applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Provide analysis and recommend actions to officials, business groups and other professionals on all aspects of planning.
• Coordinate inter‑agency staff to create and modify major plans, guidelines and procedures in assigned area.
• Collect and organize specialized data for periodic reports and maintenance of information related to departmental and/or community needs, goals and services; analyze alternative solutions to ensure system changes conform to strategies and policies in assigned area.
• Communicate and work with decision makers, both administration and elected officials, at the local, state and national levels.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend changes as necessary

• Coordinate design and development review for sites in Historic Protection Overlay Zones (HPOs) and Landmarked buildings/sites.
• Coordinate historic preservation projects and initiatives with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) when necessary.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of applicable HPO design regulations.
• Maintain and update historic preservation data, files and information for specific areas and sites.
• Provide historic preservation guidance and input to various planners (Long Range, Current and Metropolitan Redevelopment) for drafting plans and policies, and development review.
• Research and apply for grants and other financial resources that benefit historic preservation efforts and programs.
• Train staff to provide historic preservation education and guidance to property owners, developers and design professionals.

• Lead paratransit planning which includes analysis of vehicle scheduling and origin‑destination patterns.
• Lead fixed‑route planning which includes analysis of route structure and evaluation of routes, headway and operational changes.
• Lead, coordinate and participate in transit corridor and facility development projects.

• Research, develop, analyze, and maintain complex and comprehensive emergency and disaster plans, policies, and procedures; develop and prepare emergency information sheets, brochures, procedures manuals, and checklists.
• Assist and advise schools, industry groups, the public and other various groups in disaster preparedness planning efforts and ensures readiness of emergency operations personnel, facilities, and equipment.
• Coordinate with emergency staff to develop disaster and emergency response and recovery exercises and training.
• Coordinate the Planning Section during response to active emergencies and disasters in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Assist in researching,…