Planner – Land Use, Site Review, & Landscape Architecture

JOB SUMMARY

The Planner performs duties involving planning and community enhancement; some of which may include projects highlighting the history, culture, and natural amenities of the Town along with special or grant projects. Additional responsibilities may include serving as  a staff representative to a board or commission.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Provides staff assistance to senior staff and to boards or commissions.
• Reviews plans and submittals for Zoning Code and Land Development compliance.
• Assists citizens and business owners with zoning and land development questions.
• Tracks development projects for status and compliance with any mitigation or special conditions.
• Participates in or provides staffing for public outreach efforts and public information projects related to Planning.
• Participates in site visits on occasion as it relates to development or construction projects.
• Assists with special projects related to Planning.
• Reviews applications for thoroughness and completeness.
• Tracks development projects from initial submittal to completion.
• Assists private developers, engineers, architects, and contractors with the commercial design review process.
• Develops plans to improve coordination between departments and other agencies to streamline process.
• Develops ways to expedite approval process, design review, plan review, and certificate of occupancy.
• Works on special projects and grant projects that enhance the community.
• Performs other related assigned duties.
• May have the additional responsibility of serving as a staff representative to a board or commission whose main duty is commercial development or community enhancement.

   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning or City Planning or related field, plus at least one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred candidate will have completed at least one relevant internship.
• Preferred experience with architecture, site review or landscape architecture.

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.