ASSOCIATE PLANNER – Burlington, NC

General Statement of Duties

This position in the City of Burlington’s Planning Department serves to provide technical assistance and customer service to the general public, property owners, builders, real estate agents, developers, and others who inquire about all types of development in the City. This position will be responsible for the daily management of planning’s permitting activity in the City and the ETJ, as well as potential assistance with processing permits within the City’s Local Historic Districts, assisting with the Planning and Zoning Commission, and successfully operating in an open collaborative team environment.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class is responsible for prioritizing efficient, effective, and responsive customer service to the development community, citizens and the organization. They are accountable for providing technical information pertaining to the permitting of land uses within the City and the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Work requires functioning within established guidelines, protocol, and procedure that is consistently implemented and based on a cohesive interpretation of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Code of Ordinances. This position is collaborative in nature yet demands individual competency. This position reports to the Planning Services Administrator, and works with other planning staff, and is evaluated through report reviews, quality and effectiveness of work completed, and compliance with established policy and procedures. This classification is considered Exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Illustrative Examples of Work

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Navigates the City’s online permitting portal, BurlingtonSmart, to administer permitting activity, reporting, and monitoring.
• Contributes to interpreting and enforcing the Burlington Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances, including collaborating with the City’s Code Enforcement Division.
• Serves as a point-of-contact when engaging the development community, the public and City staff for land use and zoning related matters.
• Reviews planning permits, site plans, construction documents, and subdivisions for completeness and conformance with ordinance requirements and guidelines. Explains land use regulations in a consistent manner based on precedence of interpretation and established land use principles to the public and others.
• Explains land use regulations in a consistent manner based on precedence of interpretation and established land use principles to the public and others.
• Guides property owners and developers through the process of developing property in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations including the subdivision of property.
• Performs extensive research and conducts field investigations on specific or general areas.
• Serves as staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission, as needed.
• Creates new approaches to permitting and development review.
• Represents the City and the Department in a professional manner.
• Performs additional duties as required.
• Attends evening meetings, if needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use the City’s online permitting portal system, BurlingtonSmart.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to planning, land use, zoning administration, research and data collection.
• Understanding of North Carolina General State Statutes Chapter 160D and its applicability to North Carolina planning practice.
• Considerable knowledge of land use development, subdivisions, and enforcement.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Earth, and Bluebeam.
• Considerable knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS) and ability to create maps as requested.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined practical problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several projects or issues at one time.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• Ability to operate equipment, organize and prioritize work, compile information and records, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City staff, appointed board and commission members, and elected officials.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree in planning, public administration, or a related field is preferred;
• One year minimum experience in planning, zoning, or equivalent in a municipal agency including internships;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or ability to obtain within two years.
• Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification through the North Carolina Association of Zoning officials or ability to obtain within two years.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License, or ability to obtain within 60 days after date of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work in this class is described as being sedentary and seldom requires much physical exertion to complete tasks. Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading. Working conditions include inside environmental conditions.

Inclement Weather Classification: Non-Essential

Pay Grade: 31

Salary Range: $58,331.55 – $96,253.75

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.

Detroit Future City is searching for a Neighborhood Climate Resiliency Specialist through the Michigan Healthy Climate (MHC) Corps!

The member will support DFC with building capacity within our strategies for building thriving, resilient neighborhoods in Detroit, especially around sustainable land use and also around connecting residents, small businesses, and other community institutions to resources that reduce energy burden. The member will provide capacity to a collaborative project, the McDougall Hunt Climate Resiliency Initiative. Additionally, the member will help us stay connected to federal and state resources available to support our climate efforts, and participate in fellowship building and professional development training to sharpen their skills for the long haul.

Specific work activities for the MHC member at DFC will include:

• Support with community engagement activities, developing workshops, and tours to develop a community-engaged land use plan focused on building climate resiliency.
• Research the costs and funding opportunities associated with a range of sustainable interventions may include urban prairie/meadow establishment and maintenance, tree/forest planting, solar energy production, and stormwater management.
• Use research and graphics skills to support the refinement of a toolkit to support community decision-making around using land for resiliency, and also to build funding and partnership support to implement these projects.
• Learn about current green space development through hands-on work days with community partners, and supporting the refinement of maintenance plans and their implementation.

Salary: $78,873.60 – $130,124.80 Annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $78,873.60 – $111,987.20
Closing Date: 1/15/2024

Cary is recruiting for a collaborative, innovative and passionate Principal Planner to join our team. Cary is focused on the goal of creating “The Local Government That Doesn’t Exist” by exceeding standards for how municipalities should operate. We embody excellence and professionalism by demonstrating leading practices and partnering effectively with our community. We are looking for a planning professional to help us build on our legacy of excellence while recognizing there is always room for growth and innovation. High-performing candidates who are adaptive, ready to engage in problem solving, dare to think differently, have the technical skills to deliver, and want to make a difference in their community are encouraged to apply.

Cary NC, a progressive community of over 180,000 people, is actively working on implementing the most ambitious long-range planning effort in our history – the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision, policies, and strategic actions for Cary through 2040. The Imagine Cary Plan seeks to focus the most intense development in strategic locations, encourage mixed use, redevelopment, infill, and revitalization while maintaining that much of Cary will stay suburban in nature. We are seeking a special talent to become part of an innovative team to bring the vision in the Imagine Cary Community Plan to life, as well as to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment while adapting to change through continuous learning.

Cary offers the best benefits, which supports our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the transformational development occurring in Cary!

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Planning Director, with additional assignments from the Assistant Director of Development Services.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $78,873.60 – $111,987.20

TYPICAL TASKS:

What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who can:

• Respond to public inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, the development community and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as the status of current projects, interpretations of the Imagine Cary Community Plan, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies;
• Review development proposals for consistency with policies and ordinances and communicate with developers regarding designs, and offer opinions for improvements;
• Serve as case manager for rezoning requests. Work includes coordinating with staff from various disciplines to work through key issues with rezoning cases and to serve as the point of contact for the development team. Also includes preparing staff reports and presentations to the community, council and Members of the Planning and Zoning Board;
• Research and develop amendments to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and maintain a list of potential amendments to the LDO;
• Conduct community outreach and publicity, collect background baseline data on existing conditions and discuss draft plans with citizens, landowners, developers, and Council members;
• Serve as a liaison on regional projects and coordinate planning with regional agencies;
• Conduct special research when needed, as well as provide research, advice, and technical support in consultants’ efforts on multiple projects;
• Perform other job-related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

What you will need to bring to the table:

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning;
• Ability to focus your knowledge on reuse and redevelopment opportunities that balance sensitivity to Cary’s heritage with a challenge for the community development to be innovative;
• Thorough knowledge of site design, landscape architecture, and urban design;
• Thorough knowledge of planning research, zoning, transportation bicycle and pedestrian planning and annexations;
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of community facilitation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, and maps;
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously Ability to present effectively in oral, written, and graphic form;
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills to maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the public;
• A proven technical expertise in urban planning, along with the ability to articulate the Town’s vision into various plans, guidelines, and other tools to advance high quality standards of design excellence.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field; a master’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field; and considerable experience in professional planning and/or economic analysis work. A master’s degree in a closely related field may be credited toward some years of experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Experience with urban design, mixed use, and redevelopment projects Development plan review experience;
• Experience in zoning verification and plat review;
• Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials and citizens;
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills;
• Desire to seek out, foster and implement change;
• Desire to build and be a key resource for collaborative groups within the organization;
• Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Registered Landscape Architecture certification, and/or other related professional certifications.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Apply by December 3, 2023!

The Town of Garner is seeking an experienced Assistant Planning Director to develop, coordinate, and conduct the Town’s comprehensive planning (“Garner Forward”) and master plan review programs focused on implementing the Town’s overall vision as represented by the Town of Garner Strategic Plan.

The Assistant Planning Director will perform work that involves direct supervision of planning staff; advising the Town Council and Planning Commission in a leading role; providing high-level urban design direction to staff and developers as informed by the adopted comprehensive plan; and filling in for the Planning Director in their absence. The position requires considerable public contact, often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring sound judgement, firmness, and tact. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director.

Examples of Duties:

• Advises the Planning Director, Town Managers, Town Council, Planning Commission and others on comprehensive planning, master planned rezoning, demographic analysis, land use and transportation matters.
• Assumes responsibilities of Planning Director in their absence, including the signing of final plats certifying compliance with Unified Development Ordinance regulations.
• Manages all long-range plans and related activities under the umbrella of “Garner Forward” and ensures coordination with regional partners and neighboring local jurisdictions.
• Supervises subordinate staff – including the completion of staff performance reviews; delegating work; mentoring and encouraging professional growth and development.
• Sets the bar for subordinate staff in regard to teamwork by filling in as needed during periods of employee leave and position vacancies.
• Represents the Town as the voting member of both the Technical Coordinating Committee and the Transit Planning Advisory Committee of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and directs participation of subordinate staff in CAMPO subcommittees and special studies as needed.
• Coordinates with the Town Clerk to manage the Town’s annexation petition process.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Garner Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer (Engineering Department Director and Assistant Director).
• Leads and/or delegates review of conditional master planned and other rezoning requests.
• Presents rezoning cases and/or provides support to presenting staff at Planning Commission and Town Council meetings and hearings.
• Ensures coordination with partner agencies including, but not limited to, the US Census Bureau, NC Secretary of State, NC Department of Transportation, State Demographer’s Office, Wake County Housing and Community Revitalization Division, Wake County Planning, GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, and the Wake County Public School System.
• Prepares job postings, conducts interviews, and completes personnel action forms for new hires as assigned.
• Attends a number of evening meetings.
• Provides high-level direction for the proper maintenance and retention of department data (GIS, digital and physical) managed by subordinate staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or closely related field from accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector planning or contracted public planning service.
• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Applicants must be able to obtain AICP within one (1) year of hire.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have a current AICP designation.

Are you passionate about well-planned development in Wake County, NC that promotes vibrant, mixed-use, walkable communities?

Are you an advocate for diverse housing choices, transportation options, access to clean and adequate drinking water and for local solutions to solve the global climate crisis?

Are you the next Executive Director of WakeUP Wake County?

Why?
WakeUP Wake County promotes good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, climate change and advancing a higher quality of life for all. WakeUP Wake County is working to create an economically and environmentally sustainable region for future generations. They are now seeking their next Executive Director to join their compassionate and dedicated team to help achieve and grow their strategic vision.

What will you do as WakeUP Wake County’s next Executive Director?
This experienced nonprofit Executive Director will work with the board and staff to implement WakeUP Wake County’s three-year strategic plan created earlier this year. In addition to serving as the face of the organization, attending public meetings and fundraising, the Executive Director will plan, organize, and direct the organization’s governance, advocacy, fiscal management, communications, and operations.

Responsibilities Include:

– Regular attendance at community meetings, events, and facilities. Candidates should expect a moderate number of nights and weekend events and meetings.
– Work closely with the Board of Directors to energize and engage their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and visibility of the organization.
– Ensure sound fiscal management practices through budget tracking, billing, and projecting cash flow.
– Educate and be a strong advocate with county, municipal, state, federal elected officials, and staff on growth policies.
– Serve as a catalyst for grassroots advocacy to engage citizens in timely policy actions and help to maintain and grow citizen actions within and outside of the organization.
– Communicate with local media on timely relevant planning and development issues.
– Guide internal research and synthesis activities that lead to recommended policy frameworks and strategies that would further the organization’s vision and goals.
– In partnership with the Director of Development, lead fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual, planned gifts, and other revenue sources.
– Motivate, evaluate, and hire staff.
– Maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and other local partner organizations.

Why WakeUP Wake County?
WakeUP Wake County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that leads public engagement on housing, transportation, climate change, and other land use issues in Wake County. WakeUP began as a grassroots collective in 2006, born out of concern for the challenges of rapid growth and development. Since then, WakeUP has become the leading voice representing citizens in land use and development issues that influence and are influenced by climate, transportation, clean water, and housing, taking the long-term view on regional needs. WakeUP is uniquely positioned to enact change in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Want to know more? Visit WakeUP Wake County – Speaking UP for a better tomorrow.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director
– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, with a major in environmental science, natural sciences, political science, humanities, urban planning, or public policy.
– Three years experience leading or in a senior level role with a nonprofit organization, political campaigns, community organizing, nonprofit management, environmental policy, or economic development.
– Dynamic, visionary, high-level strategic thinking, and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
– Familiarity with transportation planning, affordable housing policy, community relations, climate change policy, land use policies, and government relations.
– Track record of fundraising and donor relations.
– Experience collaborating with grassroots organizations, community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
– Strong social media, writing skills and ability to speak confidently in public forums.
– High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
– Organized and detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.

Think you are the next WakeUP Wake County Executive Director?
To apply, click on the link to the WakeUP Wake County Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and is in the $70,000 to $80,000 range and includes a stipend for medical benefits. Benefits include accrued vacation and sick time of 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. In addition, the Executive Director receives a cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.

WakeUP Wake County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity in the workplace. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or prior record of arrest or conviction. We seek a workplace that reflects and respects the full range of the nation and state’s diversity.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

About Us
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative consulting firm working in land use policy and urban planning, housing, economic and community development, real estate development, and public finance. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable urban development and community resiliency.
EPS is seeking a qualified person to join our Denver team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment, frequent client contact and exposure, rewarding project assignments, and advancement opportunity. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and invest in our staff through on-the-job training, monthly “lunch-and-learns,” and staff retreats and social events, with the goal of developing well-rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.
EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment and values diverse perspectives that strengthen our understanding of issues and enhances our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. We help communities expand in an equitable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, and innovative land use investments.
Associate Position
An EPS Associate collaborates with EPS Principals, staff, and partner firms to complete consulting assignments related to urban issues including affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit-oriented development, economic development and revitalization, fiscal and economic impacts, and open space and conservation planning. They prepare quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, participate in stakeholder engagement, and prepare written and spoken deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills
• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, urban economics, real estate, public policy, or related field (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in consulting or related public sector position
• Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of basic demographic and economic analysis techniques and data sources
• Basic knowledge of real estate market and financial analysis
• GIS/spatial analysis and graphics skills
• Strong problem solving and written and oral communication skills
• Interest in the economics of land use, evolution of places, and local economic and community development

Benefits
• Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply send resume and cover letter to lsoister@epsdenver.com

CVRPC is looking for a full-time planner or senior planner with broad life experience, the capacity to pair municipal needs with available resources, and a commitment to helping Central Vermont plan for the future. The strongest candidates will have three or more years of experience and be ready to take on the responsibilities of the position (see job descriptions on our website). A background in community, town and regional planning with an understanding of municipal land use planning or related fields is preferred. The Land Use and Community Planner will be tasked with supporting municipalities to identify and achieve their goals in addressing the housing shortage, protecting forests, water and farmlands, adapting to climate change, mitigating flood impacts, and revitalizing village centers. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are a must.

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) works cooperatively with 23 member-municipalities in Washington and Orange counties to address regional issues and support effective local government. We engage with municipal leaders, area non-profits, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies to implement a variety of projects and programs tailored to local and regional needs, and complete projects of statewide importance. CVRPC is a great place to start or advance your career in planning, surrounded by a dynamic, personable team working collaboratively to plan a sustainable future for the Central Vermont region.

Use the link above to view more details!

Job Description

The Planning Supervisor is a leadership member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. Current projects include Western and Southern Bus Rapid Transit Station Area Planning and a 1,400 acre expansion of Raleigh’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. This position will also play a key role in an upcoming effort to develop a new comprehensive plan for the city.

Incumbents provide professional work overseeing an assigned program, unit or function of planning and provide supervision to a minimum of two or more full time professional level employees. Incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Provide oversight and direction of assigned program, unit or planning function; develop and implement strategic plans, objectives, policies and operating procedures; perform related research and analysis; measure and evaluate operational effectiveness and provide recommendations for program or service enhancements.
• Provide project/program management; attend meetings; coordinate and collaborate with City departments and stakeholders; monitor and maintain timelines, work plans, project budget and resource allocation; facilitate communications; provide performance measurement and status updates.
• Develop and implement communication strategy; respond to requests for information; prepare, oversee, present and/or disseminate reports, correspondence, outreach communication materials, online resources and information in support of assigned program or function.
• Participate in the development and management of assigned budget; prepare proposal requests; evaluate and procure supplies, equipment and materials; monitor effective and appropriate use of funding.
• Identify, develop, implement and maintain processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in planning or public administration or field directly related degree to assignment, five years of related professional planning experience and two years of supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work. Project management principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of planning program administration and management. Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration. Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance.
• Training and coaching staff.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
• Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination. Managing project or program finances.
• Providing consultation and serving as a program liaison and subject matter expert.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Researching operational issues and articulating recommendations.
• Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
• Monitoring, evaluating and assessing projects, programs and functional operations.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Job Description

The Senior Planner is a member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. Incumbents provide advanced journey level professional planning work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other planning staff and to management. As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may supervise paraprofessional and/or support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide program and/or project management, planning and analytical support in area of assignment.
• Provide consulting and advanced technical support related to assigned program, project or planning function; participate in the development of goals and objectives; serve as technical representative and consultant providing information and solutions to address issues and needs; monitor and ensure compliance with applicable policies, plans, requirements and processes.
• Perform research of best practices, industry standards and community needs; analyze a variety of data and information; develop and present program/project/plan recommendations; provide direction and support in implementing processes, programs, projects and/or procedures.
• Coordinate, attend and facilitates meetings; prepare agendas and technical materials; review activity status, timelines and resource allocation; monitor and evaluate consultant work; prioritize and schedule work and activities.
• Prepare and present planning and development-related reports and technical program information to City Council, Boards, Commissions, and/or internal and external stakeholders and groups; provide technical consultation and serves as a liaison by providing information and responding to requests.
• Identify, develop, implement and maintain processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement. Assist in the development of long-range and strategic planning; participate in budget development, preparation, and administration.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in planning or public administration or field directly related to assignment and five years of related professional planning experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
• Principles and practices of planning administration.
• Principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
• Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
• Providing project/program management, organization and logistics coordination.
• Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, technical documents and presentations.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.