PLANNER, SENIOR

PLANNER, SENIOR

City Government

• 4.2 Newport News, VA Job Details Full-time $72,000
• $87,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Sketching Word processing Computer literacy Writing skills Urban planning Driver's License Driving Task prioritization Productivity software

Full Job Description JOB PLANNER, SENIORDepartment:

PLANNINGJob Family:

PROFESSIONAL

Target Hiring Range:

$72,000.00

• $87,000.00 Based on Experience.
• Salary is the targeted hiring range and not the full salary opportunity of the position.
• Applicants MUST submit an official job application through the City of Newport News career site to be considered.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.nnva.gov/Jobs

GENERAL STATEMENT OF

RESPONSIBILITIESUnder general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urbandesign. This position serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Manager of Current Planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB

FUNCTIONSPerforms analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects; reviewsall design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural orlandscape architecture requirements and guidelines. Assists in the review of architectural plans forpublic projects. Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provideinformation and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Prepares conceptual designs for futuredevelopments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances. Coordinates with developers, architects in the design of new projects. Represents the PlanningDepartment on committees and boards and review and recommends changes to design guidelinesgoverning the City's Architectural Review Boards. Performs support work for the Planning Commission; prepares recommendations, reports, andpresentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and plannedresidential developments. Prepares summary and recommendations for City Council & Board ofZoning Appeals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE

STANDARDEmployees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the communityand the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are alsoexpected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Planning
• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophies, practices, principles and techniques of themunicipal planning process as they pertain to the development and redevelopment of urbanareas.
• Policy and Procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of the City ordinances, codes and regulationspertaining to planning and urban design.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service
• Develops and maintains cooperative andprofessional relationships with contractors, employees and the general public. Able to effectivelyhandle routine inquiries and complaints from or disputes with customers.
• Computer Skills
• Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and relatedsoftware to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed andaccuracy. Knowledge of techniques in preparing maps, charts, plans, sketches and other graphics.
• Critical Thinking
• Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complexsituations and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativesolutions, forecasting, conclusions or approaches.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Time Management
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for thecompletion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Communication
• Excellent ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideaspresented through spoken word or writing.

Ability to handle a variety of customer service issueswith tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCERequires a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or aclosely related field and 3-5 years of experience in professional planning and urban design, or anequivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and avalid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL

EXPOSURESEssential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.