Planner I or Planner II

Plans, coordinates, and manages urban and municipal planning projects; performs current and long range comprehensive planning work and manages complex planning cases; performs a variety of professional level work such as providing information and assistance to developers, the general public, and outside agencies; assists in economic development, neighborhood and downtown revitalization initiatives; review land use, write reports and make presentations to a variety of boards; create maps and perform analysis in GIS; and prepare grant applications for special projects as assigned.

This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with various boards, commissions, City Council, departments and the general public. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, highly enthusiastic, and technically competent. An ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and effective manner is essential. The position may require a flexible schedule and the ability to attend occasional evening meetings.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Planner II and under the broad direction of the Executive Director of Planning and Community Development.

Supervises the Cultural Foods Program Coordinator.

Plans, coordinates, and manages urban and municipal planning projects; performs current and long range comprehensive planning work and manages complex planning cases; performs a variety of professional level work such as providing information and assistance to developers, the general public, and outside agencies; assists in economic development, neighborhood and downtown revitalization initiatives; review land use, write reports and make presentations to a variety of boards; create maps and perform analysis in GIS; and prepare grant applications for special projects as assigned.

This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with various boards, commissions, City Council, departments and the general public. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, highly enthusiastic, and technically competent. An ability to complete multiple projects in a timely and effective manner is essential. The position may require a flexible schedule and the ability to attend occasional evening meetings.

Work is performed under broad direction of the Director, Department of Planning & Community Development with the majority of work performed independently.

Supervises Planning & Community Development Staff as assigned and serves as acting department director as needed in the case of absence or travel away from the city. 

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Performs all other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Valid State Driver's License; Occasional overnight travel required.

Extensive knowledge of computer operation; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and database applications; Valid state driver's license; Occasional overnight travel required.

Supplemental information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.                                

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.