Description

Under limited supervision, this position performs work in the administration of the City's Comprehensive Plan, sub-plans and applicable City ordinances related to planning and community development. In addition to planning & zoning administration, this position will also be involved in regional transportation planning, local housing initiatives, public engagement, project management, and multi-departmental permit reviews.

Examples Of Duties

• Manages development applications through the entitlement review and approval process within a team environment; including application intake, public notification, coordination of multi-entity review, communications, analysis and development of recommendations, public hearings/meetings, presentation to approval boards and commissions, record keeping, etc.
• Communicates complex development details among a diverse set of stakeholders—including residents, City staff, commissioners, government agencies, property owners, developers, engineers, architects, attorneys, news media, etc.
• Facilitates meetings and special communications regarding complex development details for various stakeholder groups when necessary, including neighborhood meetings, public input meetings, pre-application meetings, development review meetings, etc. May also de-escalate situations of controversial development projects and land use issues.
• Exercises sound judgement in the administration and application of development regulations.
• Analyzes development proposals for consistency with applicable state and federal statutes, City policy, development regulations, and accepted planning principles.
• Identifies likely positive or negative outcomes, such as environmental, economic, public health, or legal impacts.
• Participates in negotiating positive outcomes for the City, citizens, and property owners.
• Provides technical recommendations to the City Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment, and other public bodies through written, visual, and oral communication, typically in a public meeting setting.
• Plans, implements, and manages projects and studies, as assigned, including the management of contracted project teams and professional consultants.
• Responds to resident questions, issues, and concerns; determines resolutions to meet City goals and policies; maintains positive community relations and outcomes for the City and the Department.
• Administers various community development, neighborhood, public art, and housing programs; assists other departments in the administration of City economic development incentives, code enforcement activities, and other multi-departmental programs.
• Collects and interprets data and information used to prepare reports and plans, including information from such technical sources as surveys, engineering reports, architectural plans, legal documents, etc.; creates and writes staff reports on planning projects, studies, and proposals utilizing maps, photos, charts, and other means to convey technical information.
• Works collaboratively with other staff and departments to develop and improve interdepartmental processes; maintains and tracks development information and data, such as permit approvals, property addresses, and zoning district boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field.
• Three years (Planner)/Six years (Senior Planner) of experience in urban planning.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Ability to use GIS software with basic mapping and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, residents, partner agencies and organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices, & techniques of planning. (Senior Planner)
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously. (Senior Planner)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning or related field.
• Project Management Experience.
• AICP certification.
• Valid driver's license.