City Planner Ii Jobs

The Planner II reports to the Community and Economic Development Director; assists the general public in answering general land use, building permit and business license inquiries; performs analysis and technical work in current and long-range planning, development and implementation of land use and related policies and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

1 Provides assistance to the public.

1.1. Provides zoning, development, and statistical information.

1.2. Prepares written responses to zoning status and interpretation questions.

1.3. Assists internal and external visitors with basic information about programs and services.

2 Performs current planning activities for the City.

2.1. Meets with developers and the public to review development proposals.

2.2. Maintains records of development activities

2.3. Processes land use applications

2.4. Coordinates project progress with other departments and agencies

2.5. Participates in internal and external project review meetings.

2.6. Prepares formal responses and presentations for handouts for community development and zoning issues.

2.7. Monitors compliance with zoning and development ordinances and approvals

2.8 Prepares, advertises, and distributes agendas and supporting materials.

2.9 Prepares and presents reports on land use applications as requested.

2.10 Attends public meetings

2.11 Reviews sign and building permit applications for compliance with City regulations.

2.12 Research best practices and provides analysis for planning and zoning related issues.

3 Assists in providing long-range planning programs for the City

3.1. Conducts research and analysis relating to community, housing, zoning, and economic development.

3.2. Prepares and conducts informational presentations to various groups.

3.3. Prepares and presents various community and economic development reports.

3.4. Leads community outreach on issues relating to community development.

4 Management Responsibilities

4.1. Assists in developing and implementing strategic goals, objectives, and work standards for the Community and Economic Development Department

4.2. Serves as a South Salt Lake Community and Economic Development representative on advisory boards, professional organizations, and committees as needed.

4.3. Works collaboratively with other City departments to ensure consistent and comprehensive community and economic development services are provided.

4.4. Prepares handouts for community development and zoning issues.

4.5. Monitors compliance with zoning and development ordinances and approvals

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of professional experience
• Must possess a valid state driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Prefered Qualifications

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• ~~ Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field, and two years of experience in a related field.
• Skills in creating maps and reports using GIS.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with architects, contractors, developers, property owners, employees and the general public; ability to establish effective working relationships; ability to use independent judgment.
• Skills in word processing, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
• Commitment to team environment; organizational skills to manage discreet projects and meet timelines.
• Knowledge of zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement; knowledge of records management techniques

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing 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 occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is usually required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.\

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.