Planner II- Planning and Development; Conversation Districts); Civil Service

## Planner II
- Planning and Development (Conversation Districts) (Civil Service)
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1500 MARILLA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 30, 2026 (20 days left to apply):
26-29276
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** Job Summary
** Researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in specialty area (e.g., zoning, land use, neighborhood condition,urban design, landmark designation, transportation, census) to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.  
** Planner II - (Conservation Districts):
*** Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts; reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods; maintains a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments;
* assists at community meetings
* and attends neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts; develops and implements conservation district designations; and prepares maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service skills, oral/written communication skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills are essential.  A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required.
* ** Essential Functions
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* * Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.
** 2
* * Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.
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* * Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
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* * Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
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* * Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.
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* * Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.
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* * Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
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* * Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.
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* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.  
** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.
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* * Knowledge of architecture and building design.
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* * Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
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* * Knowledge of City development and building codes.
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* * Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects
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* * Ability to identify problems, impacts, and…