- participates in preparation of subdivision plans and graphics for Planning Commission meetings;
- performs routine to moderately difficult and varied assignments, such as rezoning analysis, General Plan research and analysis, neighborhood planning, commercial redevelopment, annexation and related subjects;
- participates and assists in the supervision of a small group of technical personnel engaged in the making of surveys and studies, routine drafting, map preparation and maintenance, graphic displays or project layouts;
- gathers and correlates data related to various planning assignments;
- assists in the analysis and interpretation of the routine or moderately difficult data pertaining to planning and zoning;
- makes analysis, investigations, and preliminary determinations and recommendations on various planning and zoning projects;
- serves as staff support to assigned boards and commissions as needed
- writes reports and correspondence pertaining to each phase of the work as assigned;
- assists in planning research projects and developing methodology, as well as maintaining appropriate files and exhibits;
- conducts research tasks related to long-range planning;
Planner - Johnson City, United States - City of Johnson City, TN
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Description
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting applications for a Planner in the Planning and Development Services department. The employee performs intermediate professional and technical work in assembling and analyzing social, economic, and other data for city planning activities; does related work as required.The work of this class involves responsibility for the performance of routine to moderately difficult technical work in city planning under the supervision of the Department Director. Supervision may be exercised over various staff technicians. Independent judgment is exercised in the application of professional techniques and principles to recurring problems, which do not go beyond the bounds of, established departmental rules, standards, and policies. Supervision is received from a superior who reviews work through consultation and analysis of reports prepared. Opportunities are available for the creative application of the principles and practices of urban planning.
Essential Functions of Position:
Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in planning or one of the social or engineering sciences; Masters degree in planning or design discipline with AICP certification is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Specialized knowledge or experience in at least one other discipline, such as design, physical geography, geology, civil engineering, traffic engineering, economics, or political science, is desired. Post offer physical and drug screening required.
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