Senior Planner

* Gathering, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports and recommendations.
* Coordinating department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
* Facilitating public engagement in planning process and policy considerations.
* Monitoring adopted plans to promote and facilitate ongoing implementation and continued relevance.
* Scoping and managing projects and studies designed to further implementation of adopted plans, including amendments to existing codes and regulations.
* Monitoring housing and planning activities of neighboring jurisdictions; coordinating work with other affected agencies; assists in the development of regional plans, as assigned.
* Providing technical and professional advice; making presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
* Preparing a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
* Conducting technical research studies and preparing statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and long-range comprehensive plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.
* Preparing and presenting policy recommendations for consideration by city management and elected officials.
* Making presentations to the public, elected and appointed bodies as well as city staff and management.
* Coordinating and managing planning consultant contracts, as assigned.
* Responds to public inquiries about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances.
* Evaluate and monitors adopted plans, regulations and policies for continued effectiveness and relevance.  Makes recommendations to supervisor when need for revisions are identified.
* Serves as a member of work groups, steering committees or technical advisory teams.
* Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings.
* Provides staff support to the Planning Commission, and other department-supported boards and commissions, as needed and assigned.
* Collects, maintains, and analyzes data for planning purposes.
* Assists city staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
* Assists in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes and other municipal projects and studies.
* Serves on multidisciplinary work teams advancing, designing and evaluating city projects, policies and programs.
* Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.
* Assists in any activities necessary to facilitate the timely completion of department responsibilities.
* Graduation form an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, or a closely related field.  (Masters Degree preferred): and
* Five (5) years experience in municipal planning; or
* Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
* AICP desirable.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, regulatory and policy making bodies, and the general public;
Ability to establish effective working relationships is critical.
* Thorough knowledge of zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement;
Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes;
Working knowledge of personal computers and GIS applications.
* Thorough knowledge and experience in long-range planning, public input, and visioning processes, comprehensive plan formation and adoption, and ongoing implementation and monitoring of adopted plans.
* Basic knowledge of the principles of land use and real estate development including entitlements, phasing, design, construction, environmental issues, redevelopment and historic preservation.
* Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment. Familiarity with Micro Soft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch-Up desirable

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

** Merit:
** This role is eligible for merit within our pay-for-performance philosophy via our annual performance review process.  Hires after September 1st will take the next year's compensation data into account but would not be eligible for merit until the following year.

** Benefits:
** Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more. You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match.  Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
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