Summary:  Position will perform responsible professional and technical work in the development services division of the Planning and Development Department, primarily coordinating the review of development applications.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Administrator.

Essential Tasks

• Receives, processes and reviews a variety of land development applications for compliance with development regulations, including subdivision plans, group development plans and site plans;
• Acts as case manager and coordinates land development reviews with the Technical Review Committee, and provides guidance to committee members;
• Receives, processes and evaluates applications for certificates of appropriateness;
• Acts as case manager and coordinates applications for the Historic Preservation Commission, and provides guidance to the board;
• Coordinates historic preservation efforts with county and state historic preservation agencies;
• Reviews applicable permit records for compliance with development regulations, including commercial construction, sign, and zoning;
• Assists in the review and processing of guidance, board action and land development records;
• Explains development regulations and procedures to developers, architects, engineers, and applicants and guides them through the development review process;
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations and explains the development review process;
• Provides information and guidance to City and department personnel;
• Conducts field surveys, collects data and information, analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, makes recommendations, and prepares written technical reports;
• Attends meetings and makes oral presentations;
• May be required to drive to various locations to accomplish assignments;
• Assists division head and City staff as needed;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications

• Formal Education
  • Master’s degree in planning, geography, public administration or closely related field with two (2) years of relevant planning experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, public administration or closely related field with four (4) years of relevant planning experience.

• Knowledge
  • Well-developed knowledge of urban planning principles, practices and techniques;
  • In-depth knowledge of zoning and land development practices;
  • Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations applicable to work responsibilities;
  • Knowledge of principles, methodology and practices of research, data collection and analysis; and
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications applicable to work responsibilities, including the use of geographic information applications in planning.