Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

DEPARTMENT-COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

SALARY-$32.77 HOURLY

FLSA-NON-EXEMPT

CIVIL SERVICE INCLUDED

BARGAINING UNIT-AFSCME LOCAL #1195

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a wide range of assignments relating to housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, zoning, subdivision of land, the physical development of the City, including capital improvements programming and various sections of the master plan, county zoning and agricultural preservation.

The work is performed under the general direction of the City Planner or the Community Development Director, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

May supervise temporary employees or interns.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative only)

These functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job classification. In addition to daily operational responsibilities, each Planner I will be assigned to work any of the following:

• Reviews subdivision plans for conformity with principles of good planning and land use practices in adjacent developments for compliance with subdivision and zoning regulations.
• Conducts field surveys to determine land use.
• Develops zoning and planning studies.
• Advises members of the public who are seeking information concerning planning and zoning questions.
• Researches, writes and submits reports dealing with major planning and zoning issues.
• Works with a vast array of Federal and State projects, agencies and grants including but not limited to Certified Local Government, National Register of Historic Places, Brownfields funding, transportation funding, State Transportation Improvements Plan, census data, Iowa Department of Economic Development, EPA and State Historic Preservation Office.
• Provides assistance to the Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission, the Waterloo Board of Adjustment, the Highway 218 Design Review Board, the Complete Streets Advisory Committee, Main Street Board, Main Street Councils and the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Provides assistance to the Black Hawk County Planning & Zoning Commission and the Black Hawk County Board of Adjustment.
• Coordinates and monitors issues and responds to inquiries involving salvage yards.
• Assists with the administration of all aspects of the Brownfields grant and redevelopment program.
• Assists with economic development activities and projects, including RISE or other grants, residential, commercial and industrial programs for City (TIF, CURA, CLURA, WHIP, etc.), State (WHP, HQJC, etc.,), and Federal (New Market) and other economic development programs.
• Coordinates and administers the Bus Bench Program.
• Coordinates and administers the Planning Department approval of alcohol licensing.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING

• Tracks and reports on Federal programs and develops housing planning studies.
• Advises members of the public who are seeking information concerning neighborhood revitalization.
• Researches, writes and submits reports dealing with major State and Federal assistance programs.
• Assists the Community Development Board and the Waterloo Housing Authority.

BOTH AREAS

• Locates, selects, and compiles basic data and prepares planning reports.
• Prepares necessary maps, including utilization of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, line drawing charts, designs and layouts for City projects.
• Assists in the collection, assembly, implementation and analysis of marketing data, strategies and plans.
• Assists in giving presentations on community planning projects.
• Prepares grants for various outside funding entities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of neighborhood planning initiatives.
• Compiles reports, performs data entry and completes forms on a personal computer using the applicable software, including Word, Excel and ArcGIS.
• Works independently and with others with minimum supervision.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and City, OSHA and Community, Planning & Development safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

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