Planner, Senior

Location: Planning | Job Family: Professional

Under general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urban design. It serves as a lead worker and reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects.
• Reviews all design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural, or landscape architecture requirements and guidelines.
• Assists in the review of architectural plans for public projects.
• Interacts with the public and external stakeholders to obtain and provide information and assistance.
• Prepares conceptual designs for future developments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances.
• Coordinates with developers and architects in the design of new projects.
• Represents the Planning Department on committees and boards; reviews and recommends changes to design guidelines governing the City’s Architectural Review Boards.
• Provides support for the Planning Commission, preparing recommendations, reports, and presentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and planned residential developments.
• Prepares summaries and recommendations for City Council and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophies, practices, principles, and techniques of the municipal planning process as they pertain to the development and redevelopment of urban areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of City ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to planning and urban design.

Required Skills

• Interpersonal relationships and customer service.

Pay

Target Hiring Range: $66,080.81 – $85,284.00 (based on experience)