CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:	Planner II	POSITION NUMBER(S):	1101
DEPARTMENT:	Planning and Development	GRADE:	710
DIVISION:	Planning	FLSA STATUS:	Exempt
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:	No
REPORTS TO:	Planning Manager	EEO CATEGORY:	Professionals
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:	12

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  Reviews the physical, developmental, and socioeconomic characteristics of areas for the development of plans, meets with citizens, developers, and other interested parties to establish priorities for the development of these areas.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Answers questions and provides information to citizens, developers, and other interested parties regarding planning procedures and reasons for developing land use plans.

 

2.         Attends neighborhood association and other organization meetings to answer questions, provide information, and promote and assist neighborhood associations and other organizations involvement in the planning process; receives information from neighborhood associations and other organizations regarding area needs and priorities.

 

3.         Determines the socioeconomic and geographic makeup of specific areas by conducting research studies; visits areas to review the physical and developmental characteristics.

 

4.         Writes recommendations for land use, master street plans, street and capital improvements, and other development projects by analyzing information received from neighborhood associations and other organizations and professional publications.

 

5.         Writes narrative materials addressing needs and priorities for inclusion in neighborhood action plans and other plans.

 

6.         Attends Planning Commission meetings to present plans, answer questions and provide information regarding characteristics of the plan area, needs, and priorities.

 

7.         Provides information to the Graphics Section to prepare graphs, maps, and other graphics materials for inclusion in plans and public presentations.

 

8.         Plans and directs the work activities of the Planner I.

 

9.         Operates a City pool automobile to visit areas and gather information for Department projects.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Monitors and ensures the updating of the Master Street and City Land Use Plans.

 

2.         Reviews projects for issuance of permits, enforces the River Market Design Overlay District guidelines, and writes meeting agendas and minutes for the River Market Design Review Committee.

 

3.         Writes agenda items for the Planning Commission.

 

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

 

5.         Maintains the data management system which contains development information for the City; submits information to be published in the Urban Development Report.

 

6.         Prepares, reviews and provides demographic information to City departments and other interested parties.

 

7.         Develops perspectives and conceptual designs to help visualize proposals.

 

8.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Planner I.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban or regional planning.

 

Knowledge of the principles of demographic research and reporting.

 

Knowledge of the legal terminology and requirements for land use.

 

Knowledge of descriptive statistics.

 

Knowledge of the regulations of the Community Development Block Grant and other federal programs.

 

Familiarity with Arc/Info computer software.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability  to read and interpret maps, plats, and blueprints.

 

Ability to read and interpret City ordinances regarding land use and zoning.

 

Ability to plan, direct and review the work activities and monitor performance of assigned employees.

 

Ability to prepare and present technical data in narrative form.

 

Ability to gather and analyze data from various sources for research projects to determine the characteristics of specific neighborhoods.

 

Ability to maintain detailed records and files.

 

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related area, two (2) years of experience in urban planning, or a related area, one (1) year of supervisory experience.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more		ü
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles		ü
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles	ü
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades		ü
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors		ü
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions		ü
work involves climbing or running		ü
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders		ü
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time		ü
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time		ü
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)	ü
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)	ü
work involves detection of color differences	ü
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps	ü
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds	ü

 

 

Updated:    03/02

analyst        PW