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SALARY:
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$25.48 - $40.11 Hourly
$53,008.00 - $83,430.00 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 two
Planners-Urban Design to fill new positions supporting regional
neighborhood planning or strategic planning. The level and salary for
both positions will be determined by experience.
The Planner II/III (Urban Designer) will develop and present creative urban
design concepts; review or assist in review of moderately difficult
development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes and urban
design excellence standards; provide design input, strategy, support;
engage deeply in community processes.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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The Planner II (Urban Designer) 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.
The Planner III (Urban Designer) 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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education
Planner II and Planner III -- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university, with major course work in urban planning, architecture,
public policy, or a closely related field.
Experience
Planner II
- Two (2)
years of professional experience involving planning/urban planning,
architecture/ landscape architecture, or urban design.
- Must
demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and
spreadsheet functions.
Planner III
- Three (3)
years of experience in urban design.
- Must
demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and
spreadsheet functions.
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.
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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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