Project Planner - Land Use Administration

Performs intermediate skilled technical work completing reports and researching projects, reviewing and analyzing zoning inquiries, reviewing development plans, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Land Use Coordinator. 

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration, or related field and considerable experience with planning and development principles and regulations, public outreach and engagement, presentations, and reading and interpreting development ordinances. Significant experience working in a large organization or municipal government is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of City policies and procedures;

Knowledge of the principles and practice of public planning;

Knowledge of federal, state and local development regulations and processes, including thorough knowledge of and the ability to enforce multiple local development ordinances;

Excellent writing and public speaking skills;

Advanced skill in using the Microsoft Office Suite and position-specific software;

Ability to read and interpret site plans and compare them with construction in progress;

Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and complaints and solve complex problems; and

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Work regularly requires using hands to handle or feel and frequently requires sitting, speaking, or hearing. Work occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Work has standard vision requirements, and vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices, operating motor vehicles, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).