Assistant Planner

Our client is looking for an Assistant Planner to perform urban planning activities focused on current planning activities, including conducting plan checks and zoning reviews.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises applicants regarding the associated planning and zoning processes; and tracks projects as they are routed through the development review process.

• Collects, researches, reviews, and analyzes environmental, social, and economic data related to planning, land use, and community development; collects and maintains related information, records, and other specific plan documents.

• Conducts on-site inspections as required collecting information, documenting findings, and preparing reports.

• Prepares and presents plans, programs, and technical reports including staff reports.

• Provides input into the development and interpretation of ordinances, regulations, and procedures.

• Provides planning support in the review of development plans for compliance with applicable development standards, codes, and regulations; coordinates processes with other departments; reviews permits; creates and explains findings and reports.

• Responds to communication and requests via email, telephone, and in-person from residents, developers, and/or outside agencies regarding planning, zoning, and development issues. Researches issues and questions.

• Review and complete plan checks, permit reviews, and inspections of existing development projects and zoning requests.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.

• Customer service principles.

• Development review methods and techniques.

• General office operations, equipment, functions, and procedures.

• GIS and applicable systems.

• Land use and zoning principles.

• Plan check methods and techniques.

• Project management principals and methods.

• Qualitative and quantitative research principles and methods.

• Urban planning principles and practices.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Analyzing problems and recommending solutions.

• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Comprehending and correctly interpreting a variety of informational documents.

• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason.

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.

• Maintaining accurate records.

• Maintaining effective working relationships with peers, public, and staff.

• Operating a computer and relevant software applications.

• Operating modern office equipment.

• Performing basic math computation such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Preparing original reports, technical documents, and presentations.

• Providing customer service.

• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.

• Utilizing and reading maps, blueprints and specification documents.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential duties.

Full-time

Pay = $30-37/hr (DOE)