Salary: $53,885.27/annual minimum - $67,356.58/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To provide a variety of duties involved in providing technical assistance and support to the City's professional planning staff.
SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Manager of Planning and Zoning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Assist in current planning activities, including zoning changes, variances, special exceptions, site plans, platting and subdivisions; provide case management in accordance with policies and procedures established for the development review process.
- Assist in comprehensive planning activities, including conducting background research and data collection; formulating long-range land use plans, development policies, and special planning studies; and preparing reports and plans.
- Assist in neighborhood planning, revitalization and preservation activities, including conducting background research and data collection; preparing revitalization plans and strategies; and serving as liaison to neighborhood groups and citizens.
- Assist the Director of Planning & Development Services in compiling accurate staff reports and other case materials for timely submission to the City Council; maintain case files according to established procedures.
- Explain basic regulations, programs and plans to assist citizens, developers, engineers, and the general public; serve as the Planner of the Day to consult in person with walk-in customers and review certificates-of-occupancy.
- Prepare maps, drawings and other graphics including making property site and field visits; prepare property site plans, zoning plans and sketches in ArcGIS and planning-related softwares; and maintain and update official City maps, including the zoning, annexation, ETJ and similar maps.
- Prepare, commit to, and implement a structured, self-directed program of continuing professional education that leads to certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners and accreditation by the Congress for the New Urbanism; fulfill other professional education obligations as the Director may require; subscribe to the AICP Code of Ethics.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answer and direct public inquiries in person, by phone, or through e-mail.
- Assist in compiling data for data summaries and research reports.
- Reproduce copies of zoning and other maps and drawings.
- Attend and participate in evening meetings, including the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
- Prepare and post meeting packets to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment members.
- Maintain case file records in Energov or related planning/permit software.
- Maintain planning and zoning-related information on the City’s website.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- PREFERRED: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field.
- No experience is required for candidates who have a master’s degree.
- REQUIRED: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field.
- One year of professional planning experience. An internship with a municipal planning agency may count as six months of professional experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday - Friday 8:A.M. to 5:P.M.
