Assistant Planner - Casa Grande, United States - City of Casa Grande

City of Casa Grande

Verified Company

Casa Grande, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description:

Note:
The position will remain open until filled with a first review date of May 28th.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

The following duties _
_ARE NOT__ intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, positionspecific duties._
Provides technical and professional planning review of building permits, administrative permits, and site plans for conformance with relevant city land development codes, standards and policies.
Researches, obtains and/or verifies information needed to process permit requests, which may include zoning and land development codes, PAD approvals, development agreements and County Assessor property information.
Recommends actions or modifications needed to correct defects or inadequacies in order to achieve permit approval.
Interacts with other City staff (planners, engineers, building official, building inspectors, building plans examiner, fire inspector) and private sector contractors, architects, realtors and building owners to resolve issues associated with compliance with zoning and land development codes, standards, regulations and policies.
Provides information and advises building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public regarding the requirements of the City's land development codes, ordinances, standards and policies.
Answers general questions regarding planning information, zoning ordinance requirements, design review, land development regulations, rezoning and variance requests, and the public/civil hearing process.
Assists in compiling data, preparing visual exhibits and presentations for meetings and public hearings.
May make presentations or assist with presentations to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission.
Performs research and assists with special projects.
Prepares and maintains databases, reference manuals, files, records, and correspondence.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Planning or a closely related field. Some experience in municipal planning, drafting, or civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information:

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge of principles and practices of city planning techniques and processes including: land use planning, zoning, transportation, open spaces, annexation, housing design review, historic preservation, and data collection.
Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill In:

Skill in interpreting technical documents and map specifications.
Skill in collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing and presenting data and information.
Skill in presenting technical information to the general public in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, applicants and the general public.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
Skill in effective oral and written communication.