Assistant Planner or Associate Planner Job Homer area,Alaska USA,Government

ASSISTANT PLANNER GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for enforcement of City zoning and land use ordinances. Assists the City Planner in performing the duties of the Planning and Zoning Division. Provides technical information to the public on zoning issues, subdivisions, permitting, addressing, Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District, and other planning activities and functions.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Greets public in a professional, friendly and hospitable manner to provide information concerning zoning code regulations, land uses, variances, conditional use permits, and compliance related matters, and screens calls and determines proper referral.

Provides administrative office organization and technical support within the Planning and Zoning Division. Composes correspondence based on general idea of content, proof reads reports and correspondence, distributes mail, copies various types of documents, bulk mailing of public notices and certified/return receipt mailings.

Responsible for records management for planning and zoning. Establishes and maintains files, records, and other information sources related to work; keeps files on recurring and other scheduled requirements for replies and reports. Scans, organizes and maintains documents in the appropriate electronic files.

Maintains the division's calendar and web page. Meets deadlines of required duties and proactively assists others in the division in meeting deadlines of various activities.

Prepares meeting agendas, public notices, and compiles Planning Commission packet under direction of the City Planner. Provides staff support as assigned for Commissions &/ or Committees, which may include attendance at meetings, taking minutes of meetings, and additional support as directed by City Planner.

Provides information to the public and professionals concerning zoning code regulations, land uses, variances, conditional use permits, FEMA Flood hazard areas, and compliance related matters.

Coordinates with Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding addressing updates.

Prepares and processes purchase orders for planning and zoning related purchases. Responsible for inventory control of planning divisions' equipment and Monitors budget expenditures using the city's financial software program and reports to City Planner.

Conducts research, composes correspondence and prepares staff and other reports as directed by City Planner.

Processes applications for zoning, sign and conditional use permits, variances, re-zoning, appeals and planned unit developments, including required public notice. Researches historical information needed for processing applications.

Assists in the processing of applications for conditional use permits, variances, re-zoning and research information needed for processing the applications.

Maintains files for zoning permits and violations, conditional use permits, variances, recognition of nonconformity, other similar use, rezones and subdivision files.

Coordinates with Public Works personnel to review permitting issues, driveway, right-of-way, easements, wetland and other planning issues.

Performs site plan reviews for compliance with applicable codes, involving setback, uses, surrounding zones, landscaping, parking, layout and development plans.

Responds to complaints and observations of potential zoning code violations or other violations of the Homer City Code, relating to land use.

Conducts field investigations of potential violations; documents/photographs, gathers evidence; questions complainants, compares facts to code and plan approval requirements; and makes recommendations to the City Planner.

Periodically inspects completed construction projects for compliance with conditions of approval related to landscaping, screening, signage, parking and Conditional Use Permits. Identifies deficiencies/violations, discusses corrective actions with interested parties, secures, or attempts to secure compliance.

Assists with obtaining, enhancing, preparing, or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court, as required. May be required to assist with cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to…