City Planner
City of Parkersburg WV
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Experience:
1-3 years
Fax: 304-424-8590
Email: pam.salvage@parkersburgwv.gov
Location:
Parkersburg, WV
This position helps to promote the best use of a community’s land resources for residential, commercial, institutional and recreational purposes. The City Planner will help the community address environmental, economic and social health issues as it grows and changes.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in planning, community or economic development, or closely related field. 2 years experience preferred.
Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills. Skill in analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations. Must be able to multi-task. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Some travel required.
Annual starting salary = $42,491.00
Send applications / resumes to:
Personnel Director
City of Parkersburg
PO Box 1627
Parkersburg, WV 26102
pam.salvage@parkersburgwv.gov
EEO Employe
- Reviews major and minor subdivisions applications to ensure compliance with applicable state laws and local zoning regulations.
- Process and review zoning map amendment petitions, annexation applications, rights-of-way dedication and abandonment applications and conditional use permits.
- Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the City’s Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
- Manage with the City’s Brownfield Initiative by maintaining existing inventory, writing grants and developing reports.
- Conducts extensive research on specific or general topics related to planning & development activities.
- Update and maintain the commercial and industrial Vacant Property Database.
- Act as the City’s liaison with the W.V. State Forestry Division, Allegheny Power, Urban Foresters and other groups as they relate to tree maintenance and planting.
- Regularly submits departmental updates to the City’s website and social media platforms.
- Write and/or assist in writing formal and technical reports, working papers, correspondences, ordinances and regulations.
- Provide staff support to various commissions and boards, such as: Municipal Planning Commission, Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority, Tree Commission, Bicycle Advisory Board, Architectural Review Board, etc.
- Attend evening and weekend meetings as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in planning, community or economic development, or closely related field. 2 years experience preferred.
Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills. Skill in analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations. Must be able to multi-task. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Some travel required.
Annual starting salary = $42,491.00
Send applications / resumes to:
Personnel Director
City of Parkersburg
PO Box 1627
Parkersburg, WV 26102
pam.salvage@parkersburgwv.gov
EEO Employe