Senior Planner

Performs a variety of

advanced professional and technical duties

as needed to implement department work plans and programs related to long range and/or current planning.

Assists in the monitoring of community compliance with established planning, zoning and development ordinances. Enforces town regulations and codes.

Performs a variety of general and specialized professional planning functions which include predominately current planning; managing activities relating to assigned projects; providing information and assisting developers, the business community and the public on land use, planning and development related matters.As lead or senior planner, coordinates planning projects related to policy development, land use, demographic analysis, housing, economic development/impact, transportation, environmental assessments, conducts planning research and studies; oversees project development and progress to assure timely completion;

presents findings to department head and/or planning commission; conducts field inspections on development proposals, land-use issues, surveys, planning studies and other projects.Conducts feasibility studies;

prepares a variety of reports related to project progress;

reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signage, traffic, development and related departmental areas;

assist in coordination of projects with other departments or governmental agencies; attends meetings and makes public presentations as required.Prepares proposals and facilitates town long term planning needs such as necessary Intergovernmental Agreements and Comprehensive Plan updates.Reviews development applications and proposals and provides zoning, land-use and other code information to developers, property owners, contractors and the general public; processes land-use applications and submissions and coordinates reviews in accordance with Town regulations, ordinances and codes while in the office, or on site, or by phone.Assists in the preparation of agendas, staff reports and other information to the Town Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, and the Board of Appeal on various land-use issues and topics during scheduled meetings; also presents during Town Council meetings; participates in project review meetings with various town departments and developer representatives and identifies problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance.May assist to review and approve landscape plans for compliance with town landscape ordinance; monitors building setbacks, signage requirements, driveways, parking lots, dumpster utilization and placement and related site compliance concerns; may assist in code enforcement.Updates, revises, and drafts ordinances and resolutions relating to land use and growth management; revises or creates language which updates and/or clarifies interpretation and intent of the codes and ordinances.Conducts zoning review for business occupancies for proposed and existing business locations and structures; reviews and monitors locations and plan specifications for compliance with zoning regulations including, land use codes; authorizes the issuing of zoning permits; evaluates requests for variance and makes recommendations;

makes recommendations affecting the award or denial for business licenses.Organizes neighborhood and/or public meetings and surveys that may be required for special programs, events or projects; provides consultation for developers, contractors and property owners and makes recommendations for methods for bringing plan specifications into compliance; provides general education to developers, contractors and property owners in the various zoning regulations explaining purpose and objectives of the code or ordinance.Assists in the preparation, solicitation, review and administration of contracts for various services funded by the Town; researches and prepares grant proposals; monitors funds awarded from grants and completes grant administration requirements.Processes petitions and other information associated with annexations; performs as system administrator for tracking system modifications, trouble shooting and managing the progress of applications through the approval process; assures the timely review by staff and the timely presentation to commissions or boards as needed; follows established processes or expedites processes where possible.Attends and participates in professional functions, meetings and classes; researches and stays abreast of Federal, State and local laws, legislation, codes, regulations, environmental matters, and zoning and land-uses issues pertinent to planning.Performs related duties as required.Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field;

AND,

four (4) years of experience performing above or related duties;

OR,

an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of

principles and practices of urban planning, building construction, site development, zoning ordinances, urban design, historic preservation, environmental protection and architecture; economics, sociology and community organization as applied to urban planning models; relationship between factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.; research and statistical methods typically used in the analysis and the evaluation of research data; land use, zoning, federal, state, and local laws; basic computer aided drafting methodology and related software;

computer data base development.Skill

in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.Ability to

supervise daily work programs;

supervise the compilation, analysis and preparation of planning related professional reports;

coordinate a variety of major projects and programs; plan and organize comprehensive research studies; prepare and present technical reports;

direct, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinates;

prepare and present budget estimates; enforce regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality;

interpret codes accurately and effectively;

operate personal computer and various software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, design, etc.); efficiently operate and maintain computer hardware and software, i.e. CAD, GIS, and related.

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; operate standard keyboard and perform data entry activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.#J-18808-Ljbffr