Planner I or II
- Firm Name
- City of Jefferson
- Firm Location
- Jefferson City, MO
- Firm Website
- https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/employment_opportunities.php
Description
The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for a Planner I or II for our Planning and Protective Services Department. This position provides professional planning support to senior planning staff in the areas of current planning/zoning, participates in zoning administration, plan review, maintenance of GIS layers, research, preparation of reports and exhibits.
Examples of Duties:
Planner I
- Assists planners and planning manager with administration of current planning and zoning programs including review of subdivision plats, site plans; zoning applications and other development applications.
- Assists with zoning administration and enforcement activities.
- Researches and prepares reports and exhibits for staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council.
- Prepares, posts and removes notification signs from subject properties.
- Assists with the administration of the street numbering system, including coordination with E-911 services.
- Maintains and updates geographic information including zoning, existing land use, development plan and other departmental maps; databases, spreadsheets using GIS software and other computer technology.
- Compiles Census and other statistical data for use in comprehensive, neighborhood and transportation plans.
Planner II
- In addition to a Level I this position interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
- Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
- Conducts review of various development and land use applications including plats, site plans, variance requests and rezonings.
- Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas.
- Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
- Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.
- Develops long range plans for neighborhoods and communities with common developmental issues.
- Develops strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals.
- Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs.
- Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement public improvement plans.
- Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development
- controls.
Typical Qualifications:
Planner I
- Requires a Bachelors’ degree with major course work in City or Urban Planning, or related field such as public administration, real estate, engineering, geography, etc.
- Experience with standard word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and internet applications required.
- Training or experience with GIS software highly desired.
Planner II
- Requires a Bachelors’ degree in planning or related field and three years professional planning experience including comprehensive or transportation planning and modeling; capital improvement planning, financing and budgeting; and geographic information systems (GIS). American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification required. Master’s degree preferred.
- A Planner II requires advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning. Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, transportation, economic development, land use, or zoning administration.
- Knowledge and experience in principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection; effective writing techniques; and computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications and geographic information systems (GIS).
Job Details
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
Contact Information
- Contact Name
- Rebecca Lee
- Contact Email
- Rlee@jeffcitymo.org
- Contact Phone
- (573) 634-6309
- Job Category:
- Community Development
- Job Sector:
- Public