Planner

FLORENCE, TOWN OF; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Florence seeks a Planning Analyst to perform professional and technical work in current planning, long-range planning, neighborhood planning, transportation planning, demographics, land use analysis, urban design and historic preservation.

Under supervision, duties include reviewing applications, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating with boards and public groups, and enforcing development codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a planning-related field and one year of municipal planning experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Comfortable presenting to boards and public groups.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform professional planning work including research, review, analysis and coordination of planning applications and development requests.
• Review applications for compliance with the Town's General Plan, Development Code, and regulations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for various Boards, Council, and the public.
• Coordinate with task forces and study groups; take public comments on planning issues.
• Assist with enforcement of development codes and provide information on project reviews and permit processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Mathematical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in planning-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Internet

Plotter

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs professional and technical work in the areas of current planning, long-range planning, neighborhood planning, transportation planning, demographics, land use analysis, urban design, historic preservation, economic development, and other related areas.

SUPERVISION: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Under general supervision, professional planning work involving research, review, analysis and coordination of rezone, annexation, general plan, design review, conditional use permit, variance and other planning applications and related development requests. Reviews applications for compliance with the Town's General Plan, Development Code, and other regulations and guidelines.
• Logs in and transmits new applications and submittals. Organizes and maintains hard and digital files.
• Coordinates with and acts as a liaison with task forces and study groups. Take public comments and input on planning and development issues. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the various Boards, Public, and additional groups. Under general supervision prepares Council Action reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Evaluates and assists with the preparation of recommended changes to zoning ordinances. Assists with the enforcement of development codes and ordinances.
• Provides information and technical assistance with project reviews, permit and impact fees, departmental procedure, and compliance issues, as well as the Town General Plan and specific area plans.
• Answers inquiries from and aids the public, by telephone and in person, regarding development and zoning projects and current Town codes.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in a planning related field and one (1) year of experience working in a municipal planning department or in a similar capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Required:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as work effectively with teams of co-workers.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations including decimals, percentages, principles of fractions and interpreting graphs.

Required: COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook E-Mail
• Internet
• Plotter

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Building Permitting and Mapping (GIS) software
• Knowledge of PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination. The employee may be exposed to climatic outdoor weather conditions while performing essential functions of position. Sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina and balance, manual dexterity, and physical reflexes to permit employee to perform job responsibilities safely. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

The Town of Florence is an EEO/ADA employer.

Job Features

Job Category: Community Development

Human Resources Department
775 North Main Street
PO Box 2670
Florence, AZ 85132
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] Questions regarding recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail].