Associate Planner

EFFECTIVE DATE: MARCH 2024

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Department: Community Development

Job Classification: Full Time

Job Salary: $50,759 - $76,138

Job Closes: April 12, 2024

TECHNET # 355

PAY GRADE 7

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, this employee performs a broad variety of tasks related to current planning, long range planning, code enforcement and economic development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides the public with information on planning matters such as zoning, annexation, site plans, subdivisions and conditional uses
• Conducts field studies and surveys to collect original research data for planning projects
• Gathers and analyzes statistical data regarding planning, code enforcement and economic development
• Acts as a technical assistant to various boards and commissions
• Designs and drafts graphs, charts, maps, photographs and other illustrative material
• Directs and participates in field investigations related to various types of development applications
• Reviews development proposals to determine conformity with City plans and ordinances
• Prepares and makes presentations to the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council
• Occasional attendance at evening meeting is required

Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position.

Must abide by all City policies and procedures.

Must work appropriately with people in situations that may, at times, become confrontational, stressful or uncomfortable. Must work well with others and be a team player.

Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and one to two (1-2) years of experience as a planner or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to collect and understand information, analyze situations, formulate conclusions, and make verbal, written reports and recommendations related to the duties described above
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to make sound recommendations and judgments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of computers and software programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, other governmental agencies, officials, and the general public
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and conflicting priorities
• Must handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations diplomatically and use sound judgment and resourcefulness under varying pressure conditions
• Must be able to handle frequent contact with public and relate well to them under a variety of conditions and situations