Lead Planner

Under general supervision, this advanced level planner position performs professional level work in the field of current planning, advanced planning and analysis.

This position is distinguished from the Senior Planner position in that it is a higher-level position that performs more complex technical, investigative, and project management skills requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

This position is responsible for coordinating and processing more complicated planning and zoning proposals from application to final approval, and affords guidance to other positions performing the same tasks.

Additionally, this position leads development review meetings and presents cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

This lead position may also:assign work and coach employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments; contribute to other employees' performance evaluations, assist with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to supervisory staff; supervise volunteers and interns; and serve as the Planning Department representative in the absence of the Planning Manager.