SALARY:
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$21.39 - $34.20 Hourly
$44,499.00 - $71,144.00 Annually
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OPENING DATE: 10/04/17
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CLOSING DATE: 10/04/17 11:59
PM
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DESCRIPTION:
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The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a
new Graphics position by hiring a Planner (Urban Design) at the I or II
level. The level and salary will be determined by experience.
The Planner I/II (Urban/Graphics Design) position will support the Planning
department's graphic and website communications. This position will
help develop and present urban design and graphic concepts to key internal
and external stakeholders. The position will provide design input,
strategy and visual support including renderings and presentations for
executive and community processes.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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The Planner I performs a variety of planning and design
functions including but not limited to:
- Performs
professional work related to a variety of planning assignments;
- Develops
planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans,
programs, and regulations;
- Reviews or
assists in the review of moderately difficult development proposals
and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations;
- Prepares and
presents detailed reports on development proposals to government
bodies;
- Collects a
variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics
such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy
rates;
- Evaluates or
assists in the evaluation or rezoning requests, ordinance amendments,
site plans, special use permits, variances, and other proposals;
- Acts as a
liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and
elected officials in developing neighborhood plans;
- Coordinates
community review of public and private development projects;
- Provides
information to the public regarding development regulations;
- Assists in
resolving citizen issues;
- Oversees the
work of consultants and interns;
- Performs
field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review
process and/or to verify that development projects comply with
approved plans; and
- Attends a
substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
The Planner II performs a variety of planning and design
functions including but not limited to:
- Performs
professional work related to a variety of planning assignments;
- Develops
planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans,
programs, and regulations;
- Reviews
moderately difficult to difficult development proposals and site plans
for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations;
- Reviews and
processes comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations,
annexations, site plans, and plats;
- Develops
project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract
expenditures and compliance;
- Conducts
research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical,
social, and economic issues;
- Provides
professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land
use projects;
- Develops
transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis;
- Acts as a
liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and
elected officials in developing neighborhood plans;
- Coordinates
community review of public and private development projects;
- Provides
information to the public regarding development regulations;
- Assists in
resolving citizen issues;
- Oversees the
work of consultants and interns;
- Performs
field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review
process and/or to verify that development projects comply with
approved plans;
- Provides
assistance in presenting reports and other findings to staff, Planning
& Zoning Board, and City Council members, and
- Attends a
substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education
- Planner I or
II: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with
major course work in urban planning, architecture, public policy,
graphics or a closely related field.
Experience
Planner I:
- One (1) year
of professional experience involving planning/urban planning,
architecture/ landscape architecture, urban design or graphics is
preferred but not required.
- Must
demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and
spreadsheet functions.
- Proficiency
with digital design and design software.
- Excellent
hand drawing skills, preferred.
Planner II:
- Two (2)
years of professional experience involving planning/urban planning,
architecture/ landscape architecture, urban design or graphics is
required.
- Must
demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and
spreadsheet functions.\
- Excellent
hand drawing skills, preferred.
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License / Certificates
Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
through the American Planning Association may be required.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an
individual basis.
Background and Other Checks
Applicants may be subject to background, criminal, and credit checks.
Identification
Valid government issued identification will be required at time of hire.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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Subjects and Weights:
- Oral
Appraisal - 80%
- Evaluation
of Training, Experience, Personal Qualifications (TEP) – 20%
- Total of
Oral Appraisal & Evaluation of TEP= 65%(Min) - 100% (Max)
PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION
(INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)
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