City Planner I

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Job Description: Job Title: City Planner I Department: Planning and Zoning Status: Exempt Reports To: Planning Director
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The City Planner I assists the Planning Director with all planning responsibilities and activities of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This includes, but not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
• Coordinates the activities of the Planning and Zoning division of the City Planning Office.
• Coordinates the activities of the Planning and Zoning Board of adjustments.
• Administers all activities relating to the acquisition of right-of-way on city, county, and state roads.
• Organizes and conducts planning related studies.
• Reviews plans, amends, and maintains compliance of zoning ordinances.
• Develops and maintains land use and densities data.
• Prepares necessary information and works with appropriate representatives on city annexations.
• Administers special projects such as the development of Geographical Information System, street and road identification.
• Coordinates with and assists other technical staff under the supervision of the Planning Director
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Planning Director to include assisting Code Enforcement, Community Grants & Programs, and other departments.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of municipal planning experience; or two (2) years of college or technical degree/certificate in business/public administration or related field and two (2) years of applicable planning experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of rural and urban planning.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental programs, laws, grants and services pertinent to the planning process.
• Considerable knowledge of management techniques as applied to local government administration.
• Considerable skill in the collection, analysis and presentation or technical data and planning recommendations.
• Experience with GIS Software (MapInfo / ArcGIS / AutoCAD Map) mapping work.
• Ability to assist the Planning Director with writing, administering, managing, and applying for grants for the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
• Current Texas Driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
• Work is performed in office settings and at various on-site activities and events. The following physical capabilities are required.
• Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills to operate computers and various office machinery
• Good listening skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings
• Ability to sit for long periods
OTHER CAPABILITIES
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate and write clearly and legibly in entries, as-built documentation, and required reporting forms.
• Must be able to effectively use a combination of experience, training and ability to quickly assess situations and arrive at decisions (appropriate with employees training and experience) to ensure efficient and effective continuation of work and customer service delivery that avoids service interruptions or create hazardous conditions.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
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.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the City’s demands change so will the essential functions of this position.
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