Senior Planner

Job Description

Job Description

EFFECTIVE DATE: MARCH 2024

SENIOR PLANNER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOB CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT SAFETY SENSITIVE: NO TECHNET # 385 PAY GRADE 10 PAY GRADES LINK

GENERAL PURPOSE Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, this exempt employee manages the development review program and performs a broad variety of tasks related to current planning, long range planning, code enforcement and economic development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to implementing department work plans and programs and monitoring community compliance with established planning, zoning and development ordinances Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development

Presents findings to the Planning Commission

Performs a variety of duties related to both short and long-term planning including the review of development proposals to ensure compliance with City regulations Prepares written reports in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local planning, zoning, and development Represents the City in public forums such as Development Review Committee , Planning Commission and City Council meetings Conducts feasibility studies Prepares a variety of reports related to project progress Reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, development and related departmental areas Assist in coordination of projects with other departments or governmental agencies Meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues Assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management

Follows up with the public to apprise of policy and decisions

Participates in project review meetings with various department and developer representatives and identifies problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance Occasional attendance at evening meetings is required Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position. Must abide by all City policies and procedures. Must work appropriately with people in situations that may, at times, become confrontational, stressful or uncomfortable. Must work well with others and be a team player. Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and five to ten (5-10) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to collect and understand information, analyze situations, formulate conclusions, and make verbal, and written reports and recommendations related to the duties described above Ability to make decisions independently Ability to make sound recommendations and judgments Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Working knowledge of computers and software programs Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, other governmental agencies, officials, and the general public Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and conflicting priorities Must handle stressful situations in a professional manner Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations diplomatically and use sound judgment and resourcefulness under varying pressure conditions Must be able to handle frequent contact with public and relate well to them under a variety of conditions and situations

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