Planner I​/Planner II

This position Is located in Community Development. This posting may be used to fill either a Planner I or Planner II position depending on qualifications.

Emphasis for this position will be placed on the qualifications and skills necessary to perform Planner I or Planner II functions and assigned duties.

This position may be filled as a Planner I ($26.27 hourly) or Planner II ($61,406.35 annually), dependent upon qualifications.

• Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with planning activities, such as maintaining records and program information, drafting and reviewing correspondence, and providing public information.
• Responds to requests for information related to planning services and assists in conducting plan reviews: intakes, reviews and makes recommendations for petitions for rezoning, modifications of zoning, use permits, variances, subdivision plat approval, floodplain related development activity, and/or other planning related activities as assigned.
• Participates in defined segments of planning projects; conducts research; prepares specifications and plans for assigned projects.
• Collects, tabulates, and stores planning data: compiles, maintains and updates planning operational data; researches and analyzes statistical data for use in planning activities; identifies trends and problems; recommends appropriate actions; provides requested information to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public; generates summary reports; makes presentations; and updates and maintains related databases.
• Manages planning review and compliance for land disturbance permit plans: manages as-built acceptance and review; reviews floodplain, stream buffer, and river corridor plans for environmental compliance and approval; and responds to customer inquiries about environmental laws and regulations, and all other development regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Facilitates both long-range and current planning actions related to compliance with the County's land development code and comprehensive plan goals, objectives, and policy: participates in various development review and pre-development meetings to provide information and guidance for community development goals, objectives and initiatives; and provides professional and technical assistance and consultation regarding planning issues with industry professionals and the public
• Evaluates and analyzes proposals and related data and information: evaluates land use, zoning and transportation planning proposals to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and related regulatory standards; evaluates environmental, statistical, impact and related information and data; identifies non-compliance and adverse impacts; and recommends mitigation measures.
• Performs various statistical research and comparative analyses: compiles, maintains and updates planning operational data; analyzes planning data; forecasts and identifies future planning, transportation, and growth management deficiencies, trends and problems; evaluates impacts to proposed planning objectives and application to areas of responsibility; assists in development of planning improvements, and modifying proposed objectives accordingly.
• Participates in preparation and administration of state and federal grants, inter-local agreements, land development regulations, and special studies as directed: gathers data; conducts research; and prepares and submits related applications, documentation and reports.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials, reports and documentation for public hearings, various meetings and board presentations: provides presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public on planning and growth management issues as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Political Science, Geosciences, Geography, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in planning, zoning or related field, or an internship in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Regional Planning, or related field required, a Master's Degree is preferred; supplemented by two years of experience in planning, zoning or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
  
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