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A career about community-Are you a professional looking for a career where you will have a direct impact on the growth of a community? Do you have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration? If you answered “yes” then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, flexible and/or remote work opportunities positions, and other benefits.If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department: Creative problem solverInterest in helping build communitiesProactive self-starterLife-long learnerStrong team playerPassionate about excellent customer serviceEnjoy collaborating with other colleagues who share your passionEffective communicatorDesire to impart knowledge to othersEmbracing new technologyYOU will work within a team of planning professionals to develop comprehensive plans, ordinances and programs to provide for future growth, utilization and revitalization of land and physical facilities of the city. You will evaluate land use and development proposals and implement planning policies which support adopted City goals and objectives.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Research and investigate various sources of information aimed at the discovery and/or interpretation of facts, theories and opinions•Apply knowledge of City ordinances and other public policies to the review of land use applications, site plans, subdivision plans, master plans, development proposals, landscape plans, building plans and elevations, urban design etc. in order to ensure compliance with basic health, safety and public welfare objectives and to further other public objectives•Analyze, develop and/or implement solutions to site plan and subdivision plan problems based on a given set of inputs•Offer effective practical solutions to conflicts with ordinances and policies•Utilize knowledge of the Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Strategic Economic Development Initiatives and other applicable policy documents•Translate information and ideas into effective visual images (writing, drawing, photography, video, etc) which enhance the organization's ability to convey information to our customers•Communicate a broad range of technical/statistical data, issues and recommendations to include one's own analysis, supportable conclusions, projections and recommendations•Submit technical writing pieces intended to prompt action to a higher authority (such as the City Manager, Planning Commission or City Council•Conduct presentations/briefings to community groups, Planning Commission, City Council or other similar public forums to include illustrative maps, slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, desktop publishing, multimedia, etc.•Represent the Planning Department in various interdepartmental responsibilities (e.g. on the Site Plan Review Committee, subdivision review coordination, lead work on public design projects)•Perform other related duties as assigned
Perform duties within a self directed work team under the general supervision of the Planning Services Manager. This is the first level of the planner series and the incumbent will work closely with more senior level planning team members. Requires some local and may require working beyond a standard 40 hour workweek to include evenings and weekends. This is an exempt position.
