City Planner, Government

Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, this employee provides professional planning services for the City and the Planning Department. Work is performed within the general parameters of professional planning services. The employee performs highly responsible and diversified professional planning work, through ensuring compliance with planning, zoning, ordinances, and other regulatory sources. Conducting case reviews and interacting with the public and citizenry are central to this job, as are working with construction crews and contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance in design, construction, and modifications.

Considerable independent judgment and latitude are afforded this employee in the proceedings and management of assigned projects. The employee will consult, collaborate, and maintain communications with the supervisor and colleagues. This job is considered safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, this employee provides professional planning services for the City and the Planning Department. Work is performed within the general parameters of professional planning services. The employee performs highly responsible and diversified professional planning work, through ensuring compliance with planning, zoning, ordinances, and other regulatory sources. Conducting case reviews and interacting with the public and citizenry are central to this job, as are working with construction crews and contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance in design, construction, and modifications.

Considerable independent judgment and latitude are afforded this employee in the proceedings and management of assigned projects. The employee will consult, collaborate, and maintain communications with the supervisor and colleagues. This job is considered safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.
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Essential Functions


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Case Review. Reviews planning cases for compliance with zoning, ordinances, and regulations.

• Reviews cases to ensure compliance with zoning, ordinances, and regulations.
• Meets with individuals and small groups to discuss planning and zoning matters and the results and recommendations regarding review processes.
• Reviews and prepares documents for the Board of Adjustments.
• Reviews cases associated with development and expansion of subdivisions. Establishes compliance with matters such as drainage.
• Ensures that zoning ordinances are upheld. References and provides information regarding zoning requirements.
• Evaluates site plans for compliance.
• Reads plans and determines compliance specific to multiple occupancy dwellings and buildings.
• Formulates findings and recommendations. Develops reports.
• Discusses case reviews with supervisor and colleagues.

• Represents the department and City in a professional and positive manner.
• Responds to inquiries regarding planning functions. Discusses and explains planning-related requirements and City ordinances.
• Interprets plans and outcomes of reviews.
• Promotes planning functions in a positive perspective.
• Utilizes interactions as an opportunity to inform the public regarding planning, zoning, and compliance matters.
• Engages with the public to solve problems and identify any available options.
• Informs supervisor of challenges or problems encountered.

• Conducts research and maintains currency of information regarding the application and practical matters of zoning.
• Conducts case reviews and ensures compliance with upcoming projects such as subdivisions and developments, as well as renovations.
• Writes reports, ensuring that the content is accurate, clear, and concise, and is consistent with established form and format.

• Attends public hearings, planning and zoning meetings.
• Presents information regarding planning functions, case reviews, and compliance issues, as requested.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic files, records, and documents.
• Writes, and contributes to reports regarding city planning, zoning, and compliance matters.
• Conducts special studies regarding unique situations or circumstances.
• Considers and assembles information, documents, and the incorporation of…