Assistant City Planner

Assistant City Planner Responsibilities

• Conduct research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development.
• Prepare written reports and recommendations in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.
• Assist with long‑term Comprehensive planning, updating of City maps, land use and development regulations.
• Prepare proposals in draft form for amendments to the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and other documents and ordinances governing local planning, zoning, and development.
• Conduct research and analysis on issues related to economic, housing, labor force, transportation, infrastructure, land use, and community development trends as requested.
• Prepare and present technical reviews regarding development and land proposals, including site plans, subdivision plats, etc.
• Draft Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments annual reports.
• Meet with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assist the public to define concerns and present public questions to management; follow up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions.
• Prepare staff input for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings; present findings and answer questions regarding agenda items.
• Participate in public meetings.
• Manage Planning‑specific GIS layers, creating, editing, and maintaining Planning GIS data.
• Create, manage, and maintain Zoning GIS case maps.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration.
• Ability to interpret ordinances accurately and effectively.
• Familiarity with GIS software is preferred.
• High level of computer skills, with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• GIS
• Microsoft Office
• Blue Beam

The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting. Work may involve potentially life‑threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma. May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three‑dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

• Bachelor in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous relevant work experience.

• AICP (preferred).
• Drivers License.