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Regular Driver's License Required Endorsements:

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Regular Driver's License Required Endorsements:

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None Knowledge :

Planning principles, practices and methods. Data gathering, geographical information systems, and research methods and techniques. Development issues and concerns, neighborhoods, development process, land use law, zoning and subdivision regulations, transportation planning, land use economics and zoning administration techniques. Urban design and site design principles and practices. The organization of local government and basic concepts of public administration. Principles and techniques involved in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive general plan. Intermediate knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis as applied to land use.

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Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via e-mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position. Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment. Use of computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, GIS, modeling software and database management programs, and other comparable programs. Read, interpret and analyze more complex architectural plans.

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Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, customer departments, contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public. Communicate effectively both orally and in written communication to prepare and present reports to management, boards and committees, the general public, citizen groups and private industry representatives. Collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning projects. Carry out complex oral and written instructions and prepare comprehensive and precise oral and written reports. Prepare and interpret more complex maps and legal descriptions. Work with mathematical concepts to analyze problems, interpret data and apply to practical situations found in the workplace. Interaction with

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Internal:

Works with department managers on land use and subdivision problems.

External:

Presents planning data and required reports to the Planning Commission and the Governing Body, as required. The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The Municipal Planner-I Assist the public and other departments by researching information, contracts, ordinances and other resources to provide appropriate information. Review and evaluate site plans. Interpret ordinance information, maps, site plans and answer questions. Provide legal descriptions of property. Assign and change addresses. Assist in the analysis and proposal of plans, programs and projects. Involves, but are not limited to: Gather and analyze data. Research land ownership, transportation plans, urban growth, ordinances and other data. Meet with architects, engineers, developers and planners about building projects and site plans. Develop supporting materials for presentations. Assist in identifying significant issues and prepare recommendations. Prepare maps, files, contracts and amendments, design guidelines, address assignments and various other planning documents. Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on planning issues. Respond to requests for information on ordinances, codes, policies, plans and procedures. Provide interpretation of zoning and subdivision requirements, transportation planning documents, land development applications, land use documents and other planning documents. Prepare comprehensive documents on planning issues, data analysis, special reports and recommendations. Attend board and committee meetings and other meetings in support of the department. 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