JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Manages complex planning studies and development applications and reviews project proposals.
• Reviews and processes complex development code amendments, rezonings, planned unit developments, site plans, and plats.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers; city and parish departments; developers; elected officials; state and federal agencies; community organizations; and the public.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use and physical, social and economic issues.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Places public notification signs in the field.
• Full Time including full time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials.
• Assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
• Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Manages complex planning studies and development applications and reviews project proposals.
• Reviews and processes complex development code amendments, rezonings, planned unit developments, site plans, and plats.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers; city and parish departments; developers; elected officials; state and federal agencies; community organizations; and the public.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use and physical, social and economic issues.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Places public notification signs in the field.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials.
• Assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
• Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
• Reviews and processes sign permit applications
• Writes zoning confirmation letters
• Assists code enforcement department with violation notices pertaining to use violations
• Serves as back-up to Planning Director in his or her absence.
• Serves as back-up support to Permit Technician
• Reviews building permits for consistency with approved development plans and city ordinances
• Assists with landscape plan reviews
• Other duties as assigned by senior management

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required in either urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a closely related field. 

Minimum three (3) years of planning, design, or zoning experience is required.

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of planning, community development, geography, historic preservation and land use regulations.
• Basic understanding of ordinances, codes, regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and graphics
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection, cost benefit analysis and standard statistical procedures.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems, computer hardware and software programs, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling and database management.