Associate Planner U31

Description

Assists in the preparation of Comprehensive Plan reports, reviews development proposals and other planning studies. Performs preliminary analysis of land use, demographics and other information resources, and provides reports to senior staff.

Essential Functions

• Assists with research and performs background analysis relating to the Comprehensive Plan, rezonings, variances, subdivisions and other similar projects.
• Analyzes proposals for rezonings, subdivisions and conditional use applications for compliance with regulations, statutes and applicable planning documents, and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in conferences with applicants and interested parties concerning proposed rezoning, subdivisions or other planning issues.
• Helps identify the impact of zoning and urban planning projects on the Comprehensive Plan and quality of life in the community.
• Affords assistance in conducting field investigations, photographs properties, interviews residents concerning land use of subject property and surrounding uses to determine compliance with approved plans.
• Creates, revises and maintains databases, maps, files and other information sources.
• Performs related work.

Examples of Duties

• Under general supervision, assists with research and performs background analysis relating to the Comprehensive Plan, rezonings, variances, subdivisions and other similar projects.
• Analyzes proposals for rezonings, subdivisions and conditional use applications for compliance with regulations, statutes and applicable planning documents, and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in conferences with applicants and interested parties concerning proposed rezoning, subdivisions or other planning issues.
• Helps identify the impact of zoning and urban planning projects on the Comprehensive Plan and quality of life in the community.
• Affords assistance in conducting field investigations, photographs properties, interviews residents concerning land use of subject property and surrounding uses to determine compliance with approved plans.
• Creates, revises and maintains databases, maps, files and other information sources.
• Performs related work.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Geography, Political Science, Regional Planning, Sociology, Urban Economics, Urban Planning or related field.
• Two years of research; analytical; graphics; drafting; field surveying; zoning; urban and regional planning; or architectural, engineering or real estate technical or clerical experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.

Supplemental Information

• Full Time Regular: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Leave, Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, 457 Deferred Comp, Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Qualified Adult Benefits, Childcare Assistance, Free TARC Use, Paid Parental Leave
• Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week: Vacation (pro rata), Sick Leave (pro rata), Holiday Pay (pro rata)
• Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week: Ineligible For Benefits
• Temporary Positions: Ineligible For Benefits

Employer

Louisville Metro Government

Address

517 Court Place
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202

Phone

(502) 574-8100