Planner, Senior

Department:

PLANNING

Job Family:

PROFESSIONAL

Target Hiring Range: $72,000.00 - $87,000.00 Based on Experience.

* Salary is the targeted hiring range and not the full salary opportunity of the position.

** Applicants MUST submit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site to be considered.
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Under general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urban

design. This position serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

Performs analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects;

reviews all design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural or

landscape architecture requirements and guidelines. Assists in the review of architectural plans for

public projects. Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide

information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Prepares conceptual designs for future

developments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances.

Coordinates with developers, architects in the design of new projects.

Represents the Planning Department on committees and boards and review and recommends changes to design guidelines

governing the City’s Architectural Review Boards.

Performs support work for the Planning Commission; prepares recommendations, reports, and

presentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and planned

residential developments. Prepares summary and recommendations for City Council & Board of

Zoning Appeals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community

and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also

expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

• Planning - Comprehensive knowledge of philosophies, practices, principles and techniques of the municipal planning process as they pertain to the development and redevelopment of urban areas.
• Policy and Procedures – Comprehensive knowledge of the City ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning and urban design.

• Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with contractors, employees and the general public. Able to effectively handle routine inquiries and complaints from or disputes with customers.
• Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy. Knowledge of techniques in preparing maps, charts, plans, sketches and other graphics.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex situations and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, forecasting, conclusions or approaches.

• Time Management - Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Communication – Excellent ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented through spoken word or writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and 3-5 years of experience in professional planning and urban design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.