| Job Summary |
This position will act as a liaison with the public, developers, builders, engineers, State and Federal agencies, and local and regional government representatives regarding planning-related activities. Administer specified planning functions which may include current planning review, zoning and subdivision ordinance revisions, advanced planning analysis which may include amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally perform professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for development and land use applications.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Individual duties, assignments and responsibilities required
of the position)
- Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers,
developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop,
or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
- Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting
land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or
transportation.
- Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness,
regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
- Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
- Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as
transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or
community use.
- Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research
to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical
factors affecting land use.
- Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the
general public, or special interest groups.
- Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or
recommendations for programs or projects.
- Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes,
building codes, or environmental regulations.
- Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary
changes.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or
technologists.
- Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or
programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or
restore natural systems.
- Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use
data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such
as population density.
- Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for
environmental impact or sustainability.
- Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the
formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
- Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private
or public planning projects or programs.
- Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban
or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with
transportation.
- Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
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