Essential Functions

1. Creates plans, policies, and ordinances.
2. Reviews and makes recommendations on General Plan amendments; provides stipulations for development proposals to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning and other related ordinances.
3. Provides factual and accurate information to the public regarding planning activity.
4. Reviews site plans and construction plans for conformance with applicable City regulations and requirements.
5. Meets with property owners, attorneys, developers and other design professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues and exercises discretion in problem solving and negotiating agreements.
6. Conducts research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues and develops staff recommendations on routine complex projects.
7. Makes presentations of completed reports to the various Boards, Commissions and citizen groups; periodically participates in Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Adjustment, and Development Review Board meetings.
8. Represents the City at meetings with outside organizations and citizen groups.
9. Creates and analyzes planning and demographic data in graphic formats utilizing technical tools.
10. Seeks out the assistance of other staff members on complicated issues to ensure that all angles have been explored that lead to a sound and defensible position.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and two years experience in planning, project review or a related community development activity.

A Masters Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferred.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, and methods used in urban planning and available implementation techniques
• Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
• Development issues and concerns, neighborhoods, public participation techniques, and the development process
• Land use law, zoning and subdivision regulations
• Urban design and site design principles, and the related fields of Civil
• Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• City policies and procedures related to land use and development
• Project management and organization principles

Ability to:

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Apply planning principles to work assignments, implement City ordinances and policies.
• Review site plans and architectural elevations, and analyze the potential impact of development proposals
• Plan and organize multiple projects to completion
• Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues, and prepare professional recommendations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, City officials, upper management, Attorney's, other design professionals, and developers
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment