Our Senior City Planner applies codes and policies in the review of development applications. Work assignments primarily involve the review and processing of land development and zoning applications, policy review and formulation, area and corridor planning, downtown revitalization, and other current planning initiatives. Work will increase in scope and responsibility with experience.

Essential Functions

• Prepare staff reports recommending actions to be taken by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and City Council, and provide oral and graphic presentations in support of staff reports.
• Receive and coordinate the processing of development applications (including annexation, zoning, subdivision, and variance requests) in coordination with other city departments.
• Maintain clear communication with applicants, providing guidance to facilitate compliance with City regulations, good planning practice and timely project completion.
• Interpret and explain provisions of the City Code, applicable laws and regulations, and other policies and standards to the public, applicants, City officials, and other City staff.
• Provide high-quality customer service to various internal and external customers.
• Conduct a variety of planning research activities including the development of revised regulations which implement policies of the Comprehensive Master Plan and good urban planning practice.
• Provide urban design analysis in facilitating policy and regulatory improvements.
• Provide assistance as needed to other City offices in furthering design and planning objectives.
• Serve as chairperson or liaison to various committees as assigned.
• Perform field inspections to determine compliance of site improvements with approved plans.
• Review various planning applications and construction drawings for compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Assist in the development and presentation of various plans, policies and studies as assigned.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and/or attend neighborhood meetings and assists as applicable in negotiating acceptable solutions to neighborhood concerns and issues relative to land use and development applications and proposals.

Other Job Functions

• Participate in organization-wide committees, focus groups and work teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or closely related field
• Preferred Education: Graduate Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or closely related field

Required Experience

• 5 years: Progressively responsible experience in the field of urban planning. A Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of general urban planning experience.
• 2 years: Experience in development review.

Certifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional level understanding of, and experience with, the application of the principles and practices of urban planning and development review.
• Knowledge of development review practices and procedures; project management techniques; laws pertaining to land development, zoning, subdivision, and annexation; current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning; and the physical, social, and economic aspects of communities and their interaction.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings and relate engineering elements to site planning objectives.
• Ability to think independently and engage in problem solving. Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member; obtain guidance as appropriate from more experienced staff; establish and maintain productive working relationships with fellow employees, developers, consultants, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to professionally address disgruntled members of the public and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to do the following: analyze and interpret City regulations and policies relating to development applications; compile technical information and prepare reports; interpret and present City planning regulations and policies to interested groups and the public; effectively manage high workload, diverse demands, and deadlines; and create appropriate graphic displays for use at meetings.

Physical Demands

Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment

Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.