Planner II

About the role

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking a Planner II in the Planning Division. This position performs difficult professional work in city planning under the supervision of the Director of Development Services or their designee.

Responsibilities

• Performs rezoning analysis, General Plan research and analysis, neighborhood planning, commercial redevelopment, annexation and related subjects.
• Gathers and correlates data related to various planning assignments.
• Aids in the analysis and interpretation of moderately difficult data pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Makes analysis, investigations, and preliminary determinations and recommendations on various planning and zoning projects.
• Writes reports and correspondence pertaining to each phase of the work as assigned.
• Aids in planning research projects and developing methodology, as well as maintaining appropriate files and exhibits.
• Conducts research tasks related to long-range planning.
• Presents casework to boards and commissions as needed.

Requirements

• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning.
• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the general statutes (Tennessee Code Annotated), city charter and of the various ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and complex graphics.
• General knowledge of the principles of research, and of standard sources and uses of socio-economic information.
• General knowledge of research methodology and of standard statistical procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out moderately complex research projects independently and effectively.
• Ability to select and apply proper research methodology.
• Ability to present results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines and keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in planning or one of the social or engineering sciences.
• Masters degree in planning or design discipline is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Specialized knowledge or experience in at least one other discipline, such as design, physical geography, geology, civil engineering, traffic engineering, economics, or political science, is desired.

Skills

• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning.
• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the general statutes (Tennessee Code Annotated), city charter and of the various ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Proficient (intermediate) knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and complex graphics.
• General knowledge of the principles of research, and of standard sources and uses of socio-economic information.
• General knowledge of research methodology and of standard statistical procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out moderately complex research projects independently and effectively.
• Ability to select and apply proper research methodology.
• Ability to present results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to meet deadlines and keep projects on schedule.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$27.74 per hour

Schedule

Not specified.