Responsible for assisting with City planning functions including, assisting with the preparation of planning studies, the review of development plans, drafting of legislation, preparing reports, correspondence, plans and other written materials, coordinating capital projects, and coordinating work with professional consultants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Conduct studies; preparation of plans, reports, recommendations and correspondence on planning, zoning, development, housing, transportation, environmental and related issues. Review planning, zoning and development proposals; coordinate the review with other City staff, the Advisory Planning Board and City Council. Responds to public inquiries regarding land use, permit applications procedures and other planning issues. Drafts and presents testimony on behalf of City Council to County and State Officials. Coordinates and manages capital projects including plan preparation, presentation of plans, RFP creation and review, contract selection, award and negotiation, contract oversight. Monitors and participates in regional road improvement projects. Drafts and enforces private development agreements. Pursues grant funding and administers grant projects including preparing reports, managing budgets, meeting with State representatives and overseeing consultants. Assists in the processing of variances and departures including reviewing applications, meeting with applicants, coordinating public notices, reviewing and analyzing requests, preparing and presenting recommendations and drafting resolutions. Represents the City on various boards and organizations on the local, regional and state levels. Represents the department at various board and committee meetings and provides liaison with other departments on related activities. Generates maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Community Planner I Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Urban or Community Planning, Urban Studies, or a related field; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.