Planner, Senior

City of Newport News; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newport News is seeking a Senior Planner to lead current planning and urban design efforts under general supervision. This position serves as a lead worker and reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

The role involves analyzing projects, reviewing site plans for compliance with design guidelines, coordinating with developers and architects, and preparing recommendations for zoning actions and city councils.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal planning processes for development and redevelopment.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, codes and regulations relating to planning and urban design.
• Strong interpersonal or customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes planning projects and prepares recommendations.
• Reviews design and site plans for conformance with urban design, architectural or landscape guidelines.
• Coordinates with developers and architects on new projects.
• Represent the Planning Department on committees and boards and review design guidelines.
• Prepares summaries and recommendations for zoning applications and planning actions.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationships/Customer S

Job description

PLANNER, SENIOR

Locatio: PLANNING

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Target Hiring Range: $66,080.81 - $85,284.00 - Based on Experience

To be considered for employment, applicants must submit an official application through the City of Newport News Career Site.

General Statement Of Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urban design. This position serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

Essential Job Functions

Performs analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects; reviews all design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural or landscape architecture requirements and guidelines. Assists in the review of architectural plans for public projects. Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Prepares conceptual designs for future developments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances. Coordinates with developers, architects in the design of new projects. Represents the Planning Department on committees and boards and review and recommends changes to design guidelines governing the Citys Architectural Review Boards. Performs support work for the Planning Commission; prepares recommendations, reports, and presentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. Prepares summary and recommendations for City Council and Board of Zoning Appeals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the Citys Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Required Knowledge

Planning

• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophies, practices, principles and techniques of the municipal planning process as they pertain to the development and redevelopment of urban areas.

Policy and Procedures

• Comprehensive knowledge of the City ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning and urban design.

Required Skills

• ^ Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service ^