City Planner, Government

GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of first‑line supervisory, professional and technical duties as needed to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the daily operation of the planning and zoning division. Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive current and long range master planning. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides general supervision to Planner I and Planner II staff, and the Code Compliance Inspector.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.

Participates in the departmental decision making processes; provides recommendations for developing, implementing, evaluating and revising division policies – including General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments, practices, priorities, methods and procedures in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of planning functions; serves as administrative advisor and liaison to the Planning Commission and other boards including but not limited to the Design Review Committee, Hearing Officer, etc.;

provides City Council liaison support as needed; receives directives, implements options and strategies; coordinates personnel and resources as needed to accomplish projects and programs.

Oversees the preparation of public meeting agendas; participates in public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public response and apprise of policy and project options; educates the public through media, reports, public meetings and presentations.

Prepares and submits recommended division budgets; monitors fiscal activity and coordinates with Community Development Director to assure conformity with established budget constraints.

Exercises supervision over division personnel; delegates staff assignments and monitors work quality, assures standards of performance; establishes performance plans, evaluates performance; recommends or initiates corrective action as needed; makes decisions and recommendations affecting employee retention and advancement; maintains time sheets, initiates and recommends various personnel actions such as recruitment, advancement, discipline and discharge; evaluate employee performance; hires and fires.

Maintains on‑going comprehensive planning processes and procedures; identifies alternatives for converting policy ideas into action plans affecting city development, expansion, transportation and related public programs.

Directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signage, land use, development, business licenses and related departmental areas; coordinates projects with other departments or governmental agencies; conducts public meetings to determine public policy preferences and establish policies and goals; reviews and amends city master plan based upon established goals and policies.

Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; applies for grants, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.

Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues; reviews and coordinates with the Zoning Administrator to interpret information in city ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities; reviews site plans, conditional use permits, re‑zoning applications, etc.; distributes plans to various city personnel for review and input.

Performs related duties as required.