JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Planner I (Zoning and Subdivision)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  June 2001

 

ORG/POS #:  1520/2825

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To receive and process various permit applications and to prepare and present staff recommendations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Subdivision Administrator.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Answers questions and provides technical information to applicants, appellants, and other interested parties, regarding procedures for obtaining conditional use permits, right-of-way abandonments, utility easement abandonments, street name changes, and improvement district establishments.

 

2.         Reviews applications and related materials (i.e., surveys, legal descriptions, maps, and graphics) for various permits to ensure that required information is included; contacts applicants and appellants to obtain additional information.

 

3.         Analyzes cases to be considered for various permits and variances to ensure proposed changes comply with City ordinances and procedures by visiting sites and researching information such as property history, immediate area history, and neighborhood reactions.

 

4.         Presents cases to the interdepartmental meeting for discussion of issues and concerns and development of approval or denial recommendations; offers recommendation on each case.

 

5.         Writes agenda items addressing issues, concerns, and staff recommendations for the Planning Commission and Subdivision Committee.

 

6.         Attends Planning Commission and Subdivision Committee meetings to present staff recommendations of cases, answer questions and provide technical information.

 

7.         Enters information into a microcomputer to update the database for PAGIS, water connections outside the City limits, and pre-annexation agreements; generates various narrative and statistical reports.

 

8.         Serves as a liaison between the Planning Division and the Zoning and Subdivision Division to coordinate special projects involving planning matters.

 

9.         Prepares documentation on issues forwarded to the Board of Directors, such as application appeals and any issue requiring an ordinance.

 

10.       Operates a City pool automobile to visit sites and research information regarding areas to be considered for various permits and variances.

JOB TITLE:  Planner I (Zoning and Subdivision)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Assembles applications and related materials (i.e., surveys, legal descriptions, maps, and graphics) for distribution to other City departments and reviewing agencies.

 

2.         Prepares legal advertisements to announce Planning Commission meeting times and agendas.

 

3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.