Planner
City of Westerville
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
1-3 years
Location:
Westerville, OH
NATURE OF WORK
This full-time position is of a professional planner expected to complete a full spectrum of planning activities. Work involves analyzing data and issues, preparing reports, coordinating between all City Departments, making presentations to members of the public, boards and commissions and City Council; and supporting the Senior Planner, Planning Division within the Planning & Development Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning, or related field; and two years’ experience in public sector planning and zoning; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of land use, municipal and long-range comprehensive planning.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local zoning ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations which guide municipal planning processes.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the role of the planning and legal precedence in modern municipal government.
Knowledge of computer programs necessary for the planning field, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS);ability to conduct research on sites such as census.gov.
Ability to represent the department before the public in a professional manner.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
Ability to negotiate with the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, other employees, builders, developers, property owners, and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain complete records and documentation of actions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of sustainable practices, LEED ND certification criteria or similar.
Knowledge of urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and historic preservation principles.
Computer modeling and hand drawing capabilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must visit our website at: http://www.westerville.org/services/human-resources/employment for a detailed job description and to complete an online application. Only online applications completed on our website will be accepted and reviewed.
Deadline: Sunday, July 19, 2015
The City of Westerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA