The Planner, Senior administers the subdivision regulations, and other miscellaneous projects.  Additionally, the incumbent provides detailed information and advice to developers and the public on procedures and requirements of subdivision regulations and platting process, planning region jurisdictions, utility jurisdictions, flood hazard map locations, and other land development related regulations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides detailed information and advice to developers and public regarding procedures and requirements of subdivision regulations and platting process, planning region jurisdictions, utility jurisdictions, flood hazard map locations, and other land development related regulations;
• Provides general planning information to the public upon request;
• Reviews subdivision plats for conformance with requirements of format, content and design in the subdivision regulations, and performs field review of proposed subdivision developments;
• Coordinates field review of plats, provides information, recommends actions, and coordinates specific tasks in conjunction with employees in other departments as well as officials and department heads;
• Provides staff support to Planning Commission on subdivision regulation matters by staff analysis and reports on subdivision related agenda items, and the presentation of reports;
• Manages or administers grant funds;
• Maintains subdivision regulations through periodic review and amendment;
• Researches professional literature on planning related issues and writes staff reports, and presents staff reports at public meetings;
• Assists in facilitating general planning, including public meetings and citizen input;
• Assists in data collation and analysis, including data entry on computer;
• Substitutes for Director in meetings in the absence of the Director;
• Writes grants, and assists in the development of special projects or programs;
• Performs shared office filing, copying, and necessary administrative paperwork;
• Performs other assigned duties.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Possess proficient knowledge of departmental practices, systems, policies and procedures;
• Skillfully use computers for data entry, word processing, small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, and computers for word processing, data entry, and accounting purposes;
• Skillfully utilize highly technical computer applications, such as GIS and/or CAD;
• Organize and communicate effectively;
• Routinely use analytical skills to work independently and/or within team projects;
• Propensity to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals, priorities, and needs;
• Continuously maintain tactful and professional conversations with others; including, while being confronted with controversial situations; and
• Bolster and sustain a positive, professional demeanor with citizens, colleagues, elected officials, and other agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Master’s Degree;
• Five (5) years of experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning, while some work is field work in hot, cold, or seasonal weather.

BENEFITS

Exceptional full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

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