Planner or Planner II

Position: Planner I or Planner II
Planner IGENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level professional and technical duties as needed to expedite the implementation of department work plans and programs related to long range and/or current planning; coordinates, reviews and reports on current planning applications; and assists with the preparation of planning studies, policies, and ordinances as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision of the Community Development Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNoneessential functions

Performs a variety of general and specialized professional planning functions which include predominately current planning; completing activities relating to assigned projects; providing information and assisting developers, the business community and the public on land use, planning and development related matters.

Participates in planning projects related to policy development, land use, demographic analysis, housing, economic development/impact, transportation, environmental assessments; conducts planning research and studies; presents findings to department head and/or planning commission; conducts field inspections on development proposals, land-use issues, surveys, planning studies and other projects.

Reviews subdivision, conditional use, site plan, rezone, master development plan, general plan amendment, and other development applications for conformity to City ordinances; provides zoning, land-use and other code information to developers, property owners, contractors and the general public; processes land-use applications and submissions and coordinates reviews in accordance with City regulations, ordinances and codes while in the office, or on site, or by phone;

assists in the coordination of development proposals with other City Departments and governmental agencies to assure that all applicable development standards are met; work with developers through the City's development process; communicates with applicants, particularly in the transmittal of Development Review Committee (DRC) comments and in the scheduling of DRC meetings.

Assists in the development and preparation of Planning Commission and City Council Staff Reports; analyzes general plan, policies, ordinance compliance, negotiated development exactions, performance standards and recommends approval or denial of requests; prepares written reports in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes; assists in the implementation of land development ordinances; maintains records, logs, and pertinent reports.

Acts as staff to the Development Review Committee and Planning Commission; conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signage, traffic, development and related departmental areas; attends meetings and makes public presentations as required; conducts field inspections of projects under construction for compliance with City ordinances and conditions of approval imposed by the City.

Participates in project review meetings with various city departments and developer representatives and identifies problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance. Assists to coordinate the citizen participation process; meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions;

coordinates the preparation of meeting agendas as required; publishes notice of meeting via local newspaper and posts notices as required.

May assist to review and approve landscape plans for compliance with city landscape ordinance; monitors building setbacks, signage requirements, driveways, parking lots, and related site compliance concerns.

Updates, revises, and drafts ordinances and resolutions relating to land use and growth management; revises or creates language which updates and/or clarifies interpretation and intent of the codes and ordinances.

Assists in managing the progress of applications through the approval process; assures the timely review by staff and the timely presentation to commissions or boards as needed; follows established processes or expedites processes where possible.

Attends and participates in professional functions, meetings and classes; researches and stays abreast of Federal, State and local laws, legislation, codes, regulations, environmental matters, and zoning and land-uses issues pertinent to planning;
Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field;

AND No experience necessary; internship experience desired. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of principles and practices of community development, urban planning and design, local government operation and structures; map reading;…