Urban Planning Specialist II

City-of-Jonesbor; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jonesboro seeks a Planner II to assist, regulate, and approve planning and development activities. The position requires processing zoning applications, reviewing subdivisions, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes analysis, data collection, and training of new personnel, with the supervisor's guidance and regular vehicle operation for site activities.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of accounting, marketing, business administration, finance.
• Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience.

Responsibilities

• Processes applications for developments under the zoning ordinance and coordinates review with other City departments.
• Processes conditional use project applications and drafts staff reports for the Planning Commission.
• Reviews subdivision plats for compliance with regulations and inspects projects under construction.
• Coordinates with other departments on projects under review and processes variances.
• Responds to citizens with information and guidance in a courteous and timely manner.
• Assists in data collection, analysis, and presenting findings for city planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Critical thinking

Planning

Supervision

Public interaction

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

10-Key

Accounting

Alphanumeric Data Entry

Contact Management

Spreadsheet

Word Processing/Typing

Job description

City of Jonesboro seeks a Planner II to assist, regulate, and approve planning and development activities. The position requires processing zoning applications, reviewing subdivisions, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes analysis, data collection, and training of new personnel, with the supervisor's guidance and regular vehicle operation for site activities.