Assistant Planner

Job Title

Performs a variety of entry-level professional and technical duties related to implementing division work plans and programs, and monitoring community compliance with established planning, zoning and development ordinances. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Deputy Community Planning and Development Director, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION:
The full salary range for the position is $26.18 - $35.75 The general hiring range for the role is $26.18 - $29.26 The hiring salary will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts research and feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signage, traffic, development and related areas; assists in project coordination with other divisions or governmental agencies.
• Prepares and updates various land use and planning maps; operates computer to generate computerized maps; utilizes computer to conduct various research and solve planning problems; assists in maintaining effective software ; utilizes GIS to assist in creation of data/map layers.
• Meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning and development issues, respond to inquiries related to planning policy and zoning/subdivision/land development codes; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of City policy and decisions.
• Reviews residential building permits, plans and specifications to assure compliance with City zoning ordinances, reviews subdivision applications (Short Plats and Lot Line Adjustments) for code compliance and prepares approval documentation; cooperates with builder s and developers and assists by identifying actions needed to secure compliance.
• May conduct field inspections of completed commercial, multi-family and residential construction to further verify compliance; drafts plan correction notes and initiates sanctions for non-compliance.
• Participates in project review meetings with various City staff and developer representatives and assists in identifying problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance.
• Prepares staff input for planning and zoning commission and other citizen committee meetings; may present staff reports, findings and questions regarding agenda items.
• Monitors building setbacks, signage requirements, driveways, parking lots, and related site compliance concerns and other related development standards.
• Assists in the preparation of comprehensive plan elements, neighborhood specific plans, topical plans and studies, and special planning projects, such as housing needs assessments, historic preservation, and/or transportation studies.
• Maintains Department databases for project application management and reporting.
• Takes meeting minutes in the absence of designated personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Planning and zoning and subdivision law, theory and application
• Planning procedures affecting planning, zoning, and related operations of the City.
• Principles and practices of urban planning, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and urban design.
• Principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations such as, but not limited to, plan review.
• Research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data.
• Standard business software tools such as database management, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet browser programs.
• Ethical principles and rules of conduct for professional planners.

Skill and Ability to:

• Research methodology, statistical analysis and evaluation of research date.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public,…