City Planner

Brentwood; Brentwood, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brentwood is seeking a professional urban planner to perform planning duties, advise the Director, and assist in land use and development planning. You will coordinate with the Planning and Zoning Commission, review zoning codes, and prepare reports on planning issues for policy making bodies.

The role requires knowledge of zoning, urban design, and economic development, with strong communication and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in field of study.
• Two (2) years progressive municipal planning experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be available nights and weekends for scheduled/emergency work.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• AICP preferred or pursuit within timeframe.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and consult with developers on projects and Code Changes.
• Administer the Zoning and Sign Ordinances, answering inquiries and coordinating with the public and development community.
• Assist in development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and annual review with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Assist in administration of the Zoning Code; review applications for compliance and compile reports for Planning and Zoning use and review.
• Respond to planning and land use questions; communicate effectively with the public.
• Perform research, data collection, analysis, reports, studies and recommendations to amend codes.
• Serve as staff liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment.

Skills

Zoning laws

Urban design

Economic development

Oral & written communication

Ordinances interpretation

Reporting

GIS

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy or related field

Tools

GIS software

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Employment Opportunities

The City of Brentwood accepts employment applications year round. All applications must be accompanied by an Applicant Release (found under the Employment tab to the left).

The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available.

Under the direction of or as authorized by the Director of Planning & Development, performs professional urban planning tasks including providing land use and development planning expertise to the Director of Planning and Development and assist policy making bodies and preparation of plan and reports regarding land use planning and development issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties, responsibilities and expectations are not necessarily limited to the following and are not enumerated in any particular order or priority. At any particular time the frequency or duration with which one or more of the following specific duties is performed may vary widely.

• In coordination with the Director
• Prepare and organize Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and consult with potential developers on projects and Code Changes.
• Administer the Zoning and Sign Ordinances, answering inquiries and coordinating with the public and development community.
• Assist in development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan including researching and developing recommendations to modify/amend city regulations and established policies and preparation of annual review of the Plan with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Assist in the administration of the Zoning Code; reviews of submitted applications for compliance with applicable zoning and subdivision codes, Architectural Design Guidelines, and applicable land use plan, compiles reports for Planning and Zoning use and review and defines issues.
• Assists general public and departmental clients by responding to essential planning and land use related questions; communication skills (written, verbal, listening and visual) promote effective and professional interactions with the public.
• Performs research, data collection, and analysis; prepares reports and studies; performs special projects as assigned; and makes recommendations to the Director for amendments to the zoning and subdivision codes.
• Serves as secondary staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment, and attends committee, commission, and Board of Aldermen meetings as assigned.
• Assist with the review of business licenses for compliance with the Zoning Code.
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and examine technical drawings, maps, diagrams and construction plans.
• Serve as backup support for the City’s Permitting and Agenda Management systems for the Planning Department, including the ability to make technical updates to the systems and the City’s website related to division activities, and to coordinate with system support for troubleshooting, updates, and modifications as needed.
• Serve as backup for solicitor’s licenses and block party permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws, statutes and ordinances governing zoning, building and subdivision development.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of zoning, urban design and economic development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpreting and explaining ordinances
• Skill in preparing and presenting written and oral reports and documents, including operating various professional equipment.
• GIS and Bluebeam skills.
• Good computer skills are a necessity, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to research and collect data and perform accurate calculations, to perform sound, analytical analyses, and to make well-reasoned recommendations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to his/her public duty and presents oneself as a credible and knowledgeable representative of the city to maintain public trust; builds and maintains positive relationships while serving all internal and external customers using effective communication and teambuilding skills; seeks to actively listen and provides prompt assistance to others; equally treats others with dignity and respect; problem-solves; accepts responsibility for self and work product.

Minimum Requirements – Education, Certification, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy or a related field.
• Two (2) years progressive, responsible experience in municipal planning
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be available nights and weekends for scheduled and emergency work when needed
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications – Education, Certification, and Experience

• AICP preferred or work progressively toward obtaining within the timeframe determined by relevant educational and professional experience required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Physical Work Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls
• Occasionally exposed to noise, vibration, mechanical/electrical, and other hazards and dust, fumes, odors, smoke or gases, and on-site conditions of challenging terrain.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment with occasional outdoor work as required for inspections of land use developments and construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Frequent evenings may be required, and some weekend work as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position.

The City of Brentwood is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Brentwood is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Brentwood not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.