Planner II

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Full Time Clerical Jonesboro, AR, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.47 To $22.24 Annually

Exempt: No

Department: Planning

Reports To: Director of Planning

Safety Sensitive : Yes

This position is designated as safety /security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening. Safety - sensitive positions are those in which an employee regularly:

• Operates or is required to operate City vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Transports employees or members of the public.
• Performs work in close proximity to the public where impaired performance could result in serious injury.
• Performs duties identified by the City as requiring pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, or random drug testing.
  • Regularly means the duty is an essential function of the position and is expected to be performed as part of the normal job assignment, even if not performed every day. Employees who perform these duties only on an infrequent, incidental, emergency, or temporary basis should not be designated as Safety - Sensitive solely because of those occasional assignments.

This safety sensitive (SS) position is responsible for assisting, regulating, and approving planning and development activities for the city.

• 1. Processes applications for developments permitted under the zoning ordinance; coordinates review by other City departments.
• 2. Processes applications for conditional use projects including drafting staff reports for the Planning Commission.
• 3. Reviews subdivision plats to determine compliance with City subdivision regulations.
• 4. Inspects projects under construction to ensure compliance with regulations and Planning Commission conditions; issues zoning certificates.
• 5. Coordinates with other City departments on projects under review by the Planning Commission, Planning Department or Board of Adjustment.
• 6. Reviews and processes applications for variances.
• 7. Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner ensuring that citizens receive the information or advice they need.
• 8. Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate staff and officials.
• 9. Informs supervisor concerning work progress, potential work problems and provides suggestions for new or improved policies.
• 10. Assists in the review of annexation requests, the submission of approved annexations to the US Department of Census Bureau and in the correction and update of maps and records.
• 11. Provides information and training for new personnel.
• 12. Collects and organizes data; conducts analysis; performs research; interprets and presents findings in regards to City planning.
• 13. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions; stays current with developments in the principles and practices of City planning; maintains professional standing in the field of urban planning.
• 14. Acts as administrative zoning official in the absence of the Planning Director.
• 15. Operates a City vehicle in the performance of essential job functions.
• 16. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and…