Planner I

City of Manchester, NH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A city government department in Manchester is seeking a planning professional to perform essential duties related to urban revitalization, zoning codes, and community development. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Master's degree and have up to 5 years of experience in planning. Strong communication skills and proficiency in software such as Arc GIS and AutoCAD are required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $65,756.77 to $93,753.43 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field required.
• Up to 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional planning duties in support of city initiatives.
• Gather and analyze land use and development data.
• Prepare reports for public review and internal use.

Skills

Land use theory

Urban design

Data gathering

Public presentation

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Arc GIS

AutoCAD

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PAY RANGE - $65,756.77 - $93,753.43/yr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs professional planning duties in support of planning initiatives within the City of Manchester; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to apply professional standards to planning, administration, coordination, research and implementation of parks, neighborhood, business development, urban re-vitalization and related within the City of Manchester. The work is performed under the direction of an assigned supervisor but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the class of administrative support staff. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, State and federal officials, representatives of neighborhood organizations, business and community organizations and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment and at on site locations throughout the community in all types of weather conditions.

Planning:

Researches zoning codes; drafts and edits zoning ordinance language.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Performs professional planning duties of component parts of plans, policies and programs in support of the City’s goals in alignment with private and public development in the City of Manchester;


• Gathers and analyzes data on land use, transportation, recreation, open space needs, development and related based on present and future conditions;


• Coordinates and participates in the scheduling, completing and evaluating various construction and improvement activities and projects;


• Assists in the bid process for capital improvement projects;


• Assists in monitoring project accounts and funds;


• Assists in recommending improvements in facilities;


• Uses computerized modeling techniques, including forecasting, capacity analysis and related to determine impact of various plans on existing City conditions;


• Prepares recommendations for the review and consideration of City Boards and Commissions;


• Explains policies, procedures and regulations to the public, developers, business organizations, contractors, architects and related;


• Performs on-site inspections to determine conformance with improved plans;


• Checks zoning regulations applicable to a particular property and provides all related information to stakeholders;


• Catalogues and maintains official subdivision and site plan documents and other improvement plans for the department and public access;


• Establishes procedures for collecting, summarizing and storing programmatic data to improve program effectiveness using computers, source documents and related;


• Prepares reports for public review, internal use or review by outside organizations, including graphics, to describe projects and program goals or activities;


• Prepares and makes presentations before citizen groups, City commissions, hearing officers and/or the Board of Mayor and Alderman as requested;


• Determines the appropriateness and validity of data for use in various projects and makes recommendations for additional data collection as needed;


• Prepares reports to funding agencies on the status of grant-funded projects;


• Analyzes rules, laws and regulations of other agencies to determine their impact on the City of Manchester;


• Coordinates the work of outside planning consultants;


• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;


• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;


• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;


• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;


• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;


• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and


• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Substantial knowledge of land use theory, urban design, economics, recreation planning, municipal finance operations, land use law, demographics, environmental design, resource development and ecology;


• Substantial knowledge of the methods used for citizen involvement in planning projects;


• Substantial knowledge of data gathering and research techniques;


• Substantial knowledge of the theory and methods for formulating land use policies and related;


• Substantial knowledge of Arc GIS 8 or greater; (Parks Department only)


• Substantial knowledge in Auto Cad 2000 or greater;


• Substantial knowledge of the current principles and practices involved in urban planning research;


• Some knowledge in preparation of grant applications for Federal, State, and private funding;


• Some knowledge of practices and techniques of construction and design;


• Some knowledge in developing and maintaining public facilities;


• Some knowledge of requirements for public bidding and procurement process;


• Some knowledge of cartography;


• Some knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, the architectural, economic and cultural history of the City of Manchester;


• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering designs and specifications, including planimetric, topographic, geologic, hydrological, statistical maps, charts and graphs;


• Ability to performs basic designs;


• Ability to make public presentations on complex planning designs and municipal operations and represent the City in a professional capacity;


• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;


• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;


• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations on all facets of planning operations;


• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;


• Ability to operate or quickly learn AutoCAD and Engineering software;


• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;


• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;


• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;


• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related;


• Zero to two experience related activities; or


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or related;


• Three to five years of experience related to activities; or


• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License or access to transportation.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;


• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to review a wide variety of material in both electronic and hard copy form;


• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and related equipment; personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to turn, reach and grasp repetitively;


• Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift and carry, through a full range of motion, up to 10 pounds occasionally, 5 pounds frequently and 2 pounds consistently;


• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment or assigned work areas.