Description:
This position performs professional planning functions. An incumbent in this position has professional planning experience and has significant knowledge in urban, community, and land use planning.
Major Duties
- Performs demographics and land use analysis.
- Reviews or assists in the review of development proposals and site plans.
- Assists in the evaluation of rezoning requests, ordinance amendments, development plans, subdivision reviews, special use permits, variances, etc.
- Provides support to the Historic Preservation Committee, the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and the Planning Commission as assigned.
- Performs geographic information system (GIS) mapping functions.
- Develops project plan documents, including scope of work, RFQs and RFPs, project timelines, etc.; evaluates bids and recommends consultant teams; coordinates public meetings; develops press releases; makes project related presentations to civic groups.
- Develops design concepts; conducts related site visits; develops alternative concepts; presents design proposal for review and revises designs as instructed.
- Manages brownfield projects; coordinates and participates in public meetings; maintains brownfield inventory; ensures compliance with city and EPA guidelines; coordinates the work of consultants and other stakeholders; performs detailed reviews of all reports; develops and reviews a variety of related reports and documents.
- Manages assigned capital improvement projects; develops scope of work and cost estimates; coordinates project team members; ensures compliance with codes and regulations; oversees the work of contractors.
- Develops plans, planning studies, and related reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations.
- Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly applied in community planning.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of city codes, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations.
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Knowledge of project design principles.
- Skill in preparing clear and precise reports.
- Skill in reading and preparing maps, charts, and surveys.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.