Planner II- Planning and Development (Conversation Districts) (Civil Service)

Planner II – (Conservation Districts): Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts; reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on […]

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Planner II – (Conservation Districts)

• Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts
• reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods
• maintains a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments
• assists at community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts
• develops and implements conservation district designations
• and prepares maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service skills, oral/written communication skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills are essential. A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required.

Essential Functions

• 1 Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.
• 2 Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• 3 Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
• 4 Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
• 5 Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.
• 6 Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.
• 7 Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
• 8 Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.
• 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills: 1 Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.

• 2 Knowledge of architecture and building design.
• 3 Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
• 4 Knowledge of City development and building codes.
• 5 Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects
• 6 Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
• 7 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• 8 Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials
• 9 Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
• 10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

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Planner II – (Conservation Districts): Strong