Senior Planner

PLANNING DEPARTMENT Compensation Details:

• GRADE: 29N
• SALARY RANGE: $88,502 - $115,052

The Senior Planner performs professional level duties providing staff services in the areas of community planning, zoning, land management, historic preservation, and information resources including reviewing proposed developments to ensure compliance with the Land Development Regulations.

The position develops

Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive

Plan amendments for the purpose of long-range planning.

A successful candidate should have experience with team and resource management, program design, and budgeting. Excellent communication, public speaking, and customer service skills are required along with the ability to work closely with elected and appointed officials. The Senior Planner may assume any responsibilities or special projects delegated by the City Planner.

• Personal and City computer networks with related software, and other customary office equipment.

• Air-conditioned office; some field observation.

• Standing 15%
• Walking 10%
• Bending/Reaching 5%
• Sitting 70%

• Review, interpret, and apply state and local codes; oversee amendments to the Land Development Regulations and other ordinances.
• Provide applicants and the public with information and professional guidance on development-review procedures and applicable land development regulations.
• Oversee preparation of the monthly Planning Board agenda packages.
• Review development applications, conditional uses, variances, development plans, Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulation amendments, and other land development proposals. Coordinate or assign reviews as directed by the City Planner.
• Conduct research as directed by the City Planner.
• Provide technical guidance to planning staff and monitor the progress and quality of assigned projects.
• Recommend policies and actions to the City Planner and assist with policy administration.
• Communicate department policies, programs, decisions, and actions with individuals and groups.
• Assist with preparation of the department’s budget and work program.
• Develop and present graphical and other technical materials for workshops and public hearings, including meetings of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and City Commission.
• Meet with official bodies and committees and represent the Planning department at public meetings.
• Identify community issues and opportunities that may be addressed through planning, policy, regulatory, or development-review initiatives.
• Review zoning and development proposals for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, applicable state law, and other adopted City policies.
• Develop and oversee studies pertaining to land use, affordable housing, climate change policy, mobility, urban design, and economic development in support of the overall comprehensive plan.
• Recommend priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement relevant capital projects.
• Attend frequent evening and weekend meetings.

• Thorough knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of two or more planning specializations, such as affordable housing policy, climate change policy, mobility, urban design, or economic development.
• Knowledge of the principles, methodologies, and practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, community remediation and redevelopment principles, and relevant Federal programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), database management, and, where applicable, econometric or transportation modeling software.
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills; including the ability to gather and evaluate information to resolve complex or less well-defined practical problems.
• Verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal including the ability to present research findings to various boards and committees.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to perform duties of this description.
• Ability to review plans, interpret and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes, determine compliance with and apply said regulations to field conditions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and access the information necessary to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to make and enforce…