The Planner II performs a variety of complex current and long-range planning functions including development plan review, administration and enforcement of the Town's Land Use Code and implementation of the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Review and process applications for zoning and land use code compliance
Manage and process land use applications including, but not limited to, rezoning, site development plan, conditional uses, variance requests, and subdivision (sketch plan, preliminary plat, final plat) etc.
Perform site inspections necessary for compliance with approved plans and initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations
Assists in enforcing the Town's Land Use Code
Conducts research, analysis, and interpretation of technical reports, plans and documents for complex land development projects
Prepare and present staff reports to the appropriate hearing entity (Town Council and Planning Commission)
Answers questions and provides information to the public on planning and zoning matters
Assists with advanced planning revisions, oversight, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Code and other ordinances
Coordinate and participate in regional planning efforts/projects
Communicate and work proactively with developers, community organizations, neighborhood associations and agency officials on current or proposed development
Other duties may be assigned from time to time, this list is not meant to be all inclusive
QUALIFICATIONS:
Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices
Knowledge of personal computers - Proficient in use of personal computers and related software applications specifically: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of individuals including supervisors, co-workers, and the public
Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations (statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations)
Skilled in handling frequent interruptions and exercise critical judgment
Ability to read, understand and interpret manuals, ordinances, written policies and procedures, statutes, rules, regulations, memos, letters, reports, plats, site plans, maps, and legal documents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering or other professionally appropriate field
Three years of professional planner experience. Experience working for a municipality is highly preferable
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation preferred
Knowledge of and experience with municipal government operations, including: public hearings, special assessment process, bid letting, etc.
GIS digital mapping and geospatial analysis knowledge
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, feel, talk and hear
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch
Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
May involve walking or standing for brief periods of times
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Field inspections often require traversing undeveloped sites containing significant slopes and undulating terrain
Should be able to remain in a sitting position at office desk for extended periods of time
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperatures changes
No environmental hazards for this classification
The Town of Timnath provides equal employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.