Planner
City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL
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The City of Highland Park seeks a Planner to
perform current, long range and strategic planning activities with
primary emphasis on planning projects within the Department of Community
Development, including the provision of staff assistance to various
City Commissions and the City Council.
City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Percent of Total Time Ranked Importance Function 50% 1 Staff Liaison to one or more City Commissions, as directed by the Planning Division Manager and Director of Community Development. Will be primary contact for Commissioners and the Public on Commission matters. Responsibilities include administration; conducting research; preparation of reports and recommendations. Manages Commission budget; prepares meeting agenda, minutes, and mailings. City Commissions include the Design Review Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Cultural Arts Commission, Natural Resources Commission, Housing Commission, Joint Plan Commission for Fort Sheridan, Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission. 20% 2 Provides staff assistance related to evaluation of development proposals, including administration of the process; preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations for applications for subdivisions, planned developments, special use permits, special exceptions and zoning text and map amendments. Performs technical review and analysis of plats of subdivision and development site plans for compliance with all applicable City codes and ordinances, as well as conformance with the City's Comprehensive Master Plan and accepted planning principles. 15% 3 Conducts studies and planning research and prepares reports regarding the results of the studies and research. Performs research to identify and recommend revisions to the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other municipal codes and ordinances. Works with ad-hoc commissions and community groups to develop long range and strategic plans for City neighborhoods and districts on specific issues. The responsibilities include research; meeting facilitation; writing neighborhood plans; and preparation of meeting agendas and mailings. 10% 4 Responds to inquiries from citizens, developers, attorneys, engineers and other staff members regarding planning, zoning and housing issues. Communicates as needed with officials and staff of neighboring municipalities and other government agencies concerning new developments and other items of mutual interest.
Marginal Functions:
Percent of Total Time Function 5% Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Education and Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Experience : Minimum Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in the field of city or urban planning, landscape architecture, urban affairs, public administration, or a related field with a master’s degree preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and education; Student Internship in City or Urban and Regional Planning or related field. Certification or License : Valid Drivers License Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies : Understanding of planning principles and practices including an understanding of implications of planning decisions; general knowledge of various zoning, subdivision, and development regulations; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry-out research projects effectively. Ability to present the findings effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; public speaking ability, technical report writing skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city officials, other professionals, public agencies, and the general public; ability to expand professional knowledge and expertise.
Supplemental Information:
Work Environment : The work environment primarily is a general office setting with a high level of public interaction and interaction with staff from other departments, either in person or by telephone. The office frequently has a moderate noise level due to an open office configuration with office equipment running and numerous telephone calls. Some fieldwork around the city may be required occasionally, most often in residential, commercial, and/or park environments Bloodborne Pathogens : N/A Tools and Equipment Used : The position requires the ability to operate the following equipment: Equipment used by this employee includes but is not limited to: Personal Computers (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quicken, Graphics, and ARCVIEW GIS software); photocopying machines; fax machine; calculators; telephones; typewriter; and miscellaneous office equipment. Drive car. Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most often required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is also frequently required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers; handle maps, drawings, reports and other written documents; use equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.