ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages daily activities of the planning department by updating, implementing, monitoring, and interpreting City's Comprehensive Plan; and monitoring zoning or platting cases during the approval process;
• Reviews planned development proposals, site plans, and plats by conducting plat reviews and/or on-site visits; ensuring site plans meet regulatory and City requirements; ensuring all non-compliances are listed by the developer as requested deviations; providing comments to developers regarding clarifications, additions and/or deletions needed in site plans and/or other application information;
• Creates Planned Development Ordinances by reviewing requests and documentation with City Attorney for compliance issues; and preparing and presenting staff reports for City management and council;
• Presents cases to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment by preparing presentations; reviewing development requirements; and providing clarifications as necessary; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in managing municipal planning and zoning;
• Skill in managing, training, and evaluating staff;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret developer site plans;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position involves sedentary work, which requires the exertion of up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally to move objects. The position may require physical abilities such as standing, talking, or walking to accomplish tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.