Associate Planner

AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Associate Planner The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Associate Planner The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Description Support the functions of the Division Director of Planning/Zoning Administrator; assist customers with questions; serve as staff to the Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals, River District Design Commission and the Commission for Architectural Review; conduct residential and commercial plan reviews; conduct field inspections; and permits and clearances. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Assists customers with the process for project approval by discussing proposed projects with customer to evaluate appropriate procedures; assisting with the completion of application if necessary; receiving and processing application and fees; constructing legal description of application for publication in public hearing notification; using analysis with code interpretation to create a Staff report for the Planning Commission or the Board of Zoning appeals; attending monthly meetings to assist and provide answers to questions that the Commission or Board may have; mailing result letters to applicants; maintaining file proceedings; and completing inspections to ensure compliance with Commission's or Board's decision. Issues permits and construction clearances by reviewing the application for compliance with Zoning and Building Code as well as Engineering and VDOT specifications; interpreting architectural and engineering construction plans; verifying applicant contractor credentials, specific licenses and bonds; conduct final inspection to ensure compliance by inspecting footings, setback, and height and design compliance; and issuing clearances. Issues business license clearances by reviewing proposal's compliance with the zoning code, building code and various state requirements; accepting appropriate fees; and issuing a clearance as a representative of the Division Director of Planning/Zoning Administrator. Provides customer service, clarification, guidance, interpretation and assistance through direct contact to internal and external customers in reference to covenants, the zoning code, land use comprehensive plan, flood plain data and census information. Administers the Zoning code by ensuring the Zoning and Enforcement department is aware of the regulations that create Zoning code, its principles and techniques as it applies to the City of Danville; communicating the Zoning code to the customers; applying these regulations and principles in a consist manner; understanding the State Statutes that allow zoning practice within the Commonwealth; providing proper notice of a violation; following up with citizen; and diffusing contentious situations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Provides GIS support for the Department of Community Development and Department of Economic Development. Provides GIS support for the Department of Community Development and provides assistance to the Department of Economic Development by using GIS, ArcMAp10 to create maps; analyzing data; and completing necessary computation for upcoming projects. Serves as back-up staff person for address management procedures and technical advisor to City View carried out by Department of Community Development. Attends meetings and training sessions. Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned. Education and Experience Associate's Degree, with knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature, and over three years up to and including five years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above. Certifications/Licenses Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. Job Knowledge Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.

Reading Advanced:

Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.

Writing Advanced:

Ability to Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.

Math Intermediate:

Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Communication Skills Decisions regarding interpretation of policies may be made. Contact may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact, and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Independence and Decision-Making Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Technical Skills Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Fiscal Responsibilities Completes research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry. Has responsibility for monitoring budget/fiscal expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for a work unit of less than department size (programs, activities, projects or small organizational units) or responsibility for fiscal management of capital project(s). May recommend budget allocations. Supervisory Responsibilities May occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sedentary physical effort, exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally, or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Constant sitting, fine dexterity; vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others. Frequent standing, walking, handling, twisting. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, climbing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. Frequently experiences time pressure, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work. May occasionally experience irregular work schedule/overtime. May rarely experience emergency situations, noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This work is performed in an office environment and sites. There may be respiratory hazards and extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity seasonally; rarely there may be communicable diseases or physical danger or abuse. Requires employee to wear protective equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.