Planner III

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of short and long‑term planning services to promote the orderly development, redevelopment and use of land within the community while being responsible for the detailed oversight of the City’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. This is accomplished by researching and recommending policies and providing data and reports relating to land use planning, zoning, demographics/socio‑economic data, economic development (i.e. tax increment financing, etc.),

and other high‑level research and policy development as may be required. This is a professional position requiring independent thinking, effective facilitation and communication skills (oral and written), initiative, the ability to be discrete in addition to maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to: assisting with annual budget research for review by the Planning Administrator, oversight and review of current planning, zoning and development duties (e.g. site plans, plats, requests for conformity with the zoning and subdivision ordinance, etc.),

research, analysis and oversight of the City’s Thoroughfare Plan, primary liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission, preparation and presentation of various ordinance amendments and agenda items for adoption by City Council, assignment of minor tasks, as appropriate, to the Planning Technician and Planner I/II, and other related planning duties as directed by the Planning Administrator. Periodically attend meetings, training conferences out of town.

Accomplish special studies as directed by City Manager’s office & Community Development Director. Knowledge of urban planning principles, ArcGIS, and pertinent Federal and State laws are an asset.

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.

constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.