City of Portsmouth
Planner, Senior
City of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, this position performs complex professional and responsible administrative work with major projects or programs, by coordinating and participating in the collection and analysis of physical, social, economic and financial data by statistical methods. Work involves providing services relating to current planning, historic district administration, zoning, subdivisions, demographics, etc. Reports to the Assistant Director of Planning.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Researches, prepares and develops studies, reports, designs and plans for the Planning Commission, the department, and other various boards and commissions; drafts codes and ordinances, and reviews plans and projects for code compliance; performs field inspections; coordinates and participates in the collection and analysis of physical, social, economic and financial data by statistical methods to conduct planning assignments.Performs work providing services relating to current planning, historic district administration, zoning, subdivisions, demographics, and similar planning and zoning requests.May serve as the city’s liaison to the Wetlands Board, and staff expert on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations; provides staff support to various Boards and Commissions; and presents during public hearings; may serve as city-wide coordinator for census data and analysis.May serve as Secretary to a Historic District Commission/Committee; also serves as a member of and attends various committees, panels, and boards; provides input based on expertise and observations as appropriate; maintains professional relationships and contacts with Planning professionals to facilitate exchange of information.Provides information to the general public; keeps abreast of current and future issues and trends; reviews plans prepared by external agencies to ensure compliance with city codes, State regulations, design, and construction standards; meets with the general public, developers, agency and program personnel, and neighborhood groups to discuss city plans and concerns. Consults with other city departments as needed and builds strong working relationships.Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Historic Preservation or a closely related field, and 3-5 years of experience in Planning, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of engineering machinery and tools including drafting equipment; and office machinery including computers, typewriter and copier. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are those for Sedentary Work.Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, plans, drawings, maps, ordinances, manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering terminology.Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra, geometry and descriptive statistics.Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and engineering tools.Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and engineering tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear. Must be able to communicate via telephone.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS
The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list all the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
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Under general supervision, this position performs complex professional and responsible administrative work with major projects or programs, by coordinating and participating in the collection and analysis of physical, social, economic and financial data by statistical methods. Work involves providing services relating to current planning, historic district administration, zoning, subdivisions, demographics, etc. Reports to the Assistant Director of Planning.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Researches, prepares and develops studies, reports, designs and plans for the Planning Commission, the department, and other various boards and commissions; drafts codes and ordinances, and reviews plans and projects for code compliance; performs field inspections; coordinates and participates in the collection and analysis of physical, social, economic and financial data by statistical methods to conduct planning assignments.Performs work providing services relating to current planning, historic district administration, zoning, subdivisions, demographics, and similar planning and zoning requests.May serve as the city’s liaison to the Wetlands Board, and staff expert on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations; provides staff support to various Boards and Commissions; and presents during public hearings; may serve as city-wide coordinator for census data and analysis.May serve as Secretary to a Historic District Commission/Committee; also serves as a member of and attends various committees, panels, and boards; provides input based on expertise and observations as appropriate; maintains professional relationships and contacts with Planning professionals to facilitate exchange of information.Provides information to the general public; keeps abreast of current and future issues and trends; reviews plans prepared by external agencies to ensure compliance with city codes, State regulations, design, and construction standards; meets with the general public, developers, agency and program personnel, and neighborhood groups to discuss city plans and concerns. Consults with other city departments as needed and builds strong working relationships.Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Historic Preservation or a closely related field, and 3-5 years of experience in Planning, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of engineering machinery and tools including drafting equipment; and office machinery including computers, typewriter and copier. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are those for Sedentary Work.Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, plans, drawings, maps, ordinances, manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering terminology.Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra, geometry and descriptive statistics.Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and engineering tools.Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and engineering tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear. Must be able to communicate via telephone.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS
The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list all the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
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