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SALARY:
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$67,174.00 - $96,394.00 Annually
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OPENING DATE: 10/04/17
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CLOSING DATE: 11/01/17 11:59
PM
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DESCRIPTION:
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The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a
new Mobility planning position with a Planner III or IV (Urban Design). The
position level and salary will depend upon experience.
Planner III/IV (Mobility) will be responsible for managing the
advancement of the Inner Circle Greenway Framework Plan and planning of
additional greenways; managing a citywide campaign for bike-pedestrian
safety; and partnering with public, private and citizen partners in an
inclusive effort to advance pedestrian and bike infrastructure projects.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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The Planner III (Mobility) performs a variety of planning and
design functions including but not limited to:
- Performs
advanced professional work related to a variety of planning
assignments;
- Manages
complex planning studies and development applications, and reviews
consultant proposals;
- Reviews and
processes complex 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;
- Works in
regional program areas relating to natural / water resources planning,
community development, hazard mitigation, and others;
- Performs
field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review
process and/or to verify that development projects comply with
approved plans;
- Schedules
and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials;
- Presents
reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and
City Council members, and serves as a liaison to such committees;
- Attends a
substantial number of evening and weekend meetings; and
- Plans,
assigns, and coordinates the work of Planner I and II, and other
clerical and administrative staff.
The Planner IV (Mobility) performs a full range of
planning functions including but not limited to:
- Develops and
directs the most complex plans or proposals affecting urban design;
- Monitors the
review and amendment of the City's Master Plan urban design components
and other city plans;
- Serves as a
liaison to government officials, social scientists, lawyers,
developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate,
develop, review, or address issues regarding urban design;
- Reviews and
advises on proposals and plans; provides necessary recommendations;
- Reviews and
directs design criteria and specifications for various short and
long-range urban design activities;
- Oversees
computer utilization for various technical urban design projects and
studies;
- Advises
planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness,
regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives;
- Prepares,
analyzes, and presents complex reports on related data using oral,
written, and graphic forms of presentation;
- Oversees
complicated field investigations, site surveys, impact studies, or
other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social,
regulatory, or physical factors affecting urban design;
- Reviews
sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with
proposals or certain local, State, and Federal regulations;
- Proactively
shapes and manages the City's urban design roles and responsibilities
as established by the Master Plan, City policy, and departmental
mission, policy, and practice;
- Provides
lead urban design direction to citizens, contractors, departments,
management, etc.;
- Responds to
the most complex complaints and inquiries in a professional and
proactive manner;
- Oversees
educational information and programs;
- Coordinates
and reviews the work of lower-level planners; and
- Manages
plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy
efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or conserve natural
resources; utilizes LEED and other best practices for sustainability
plans and programs.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education
- Planner III (Mobility)
-- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with
major course work in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a
closely related field.
- Planner IV
(Mobility) -- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
with major course of work in urban design, city planning,
environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, historic
preservation, or other related field of study.
Experience
- Planner III,
three (3) years of professional experience in urban design, urban
planning, transportation/ mobility/streetscape planning and
implementation.
- Planner IV,
four (4) years of professional experience in urban design, urban
planning, transportation/ mobility/streetscape planning and
implementation.
- Strong
project management experience.
- Technical
knowledge of transit, bicycle and pedestrian systems.
- Knowledge of
bike/pedestrian safety, preferred.
- Experience
with city government or transportation departments, preferred.
- Must
demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and
spreadsheet functions.
License/Certificates
Possession of a certification sponsored by the American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP) 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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