Planner 1

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for supporting all aspects of the planning and development process including land use, transportation and community design, data collection, analysis, preparation of plans and reports, information, customer service and public presentations. Work is performed with limited supervision. The Planner 1 is the first level of a three level planner series.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field and one (1) year experience in planning, program development, strategic planning, research and analytical applications activities; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge of customer service principles; municipal planning principles; land use planning principles; local government processes; database management principles and practices; GIS and mapping software applications; research methods; project management principles; statistical and mathematical concepts; site planning and architectural design principles; principles and practices of urban planning and development; planning terminology, methods, materials, practices and techniques; applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; managing projects; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; interpreting planning and zoning programs to the general public; performing mathematical calculations; reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings; reading maps and scales; conducting research; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; organizing, collecting and analyzing data; resolving conflict; creating and giving presentations; speaking in public; preparing reports and documents and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and collects planning related data/information from various sources including administrative records, field work, interviews, literature and online resources for making recommendations and preparing assessments for various planning projects.
Reviews zoning cases, subdivisions and other development proposals which includes performing site visits and evaluations.
Communicates and confers with citizens, architects, developers, engineers and government agencies and officials, regarding a variety of technical issues associated with City, County and other municipalities; planning and zoning policies, development standards, land use development, demographic and economic trends, population estimates and forecasts and processes; provides information related to planning and zoning issues, both in person and over the phone.
Conducts land use, transportation and other planning-related studies including updates to existing plans, studies, programs and regulations.
Provide technical support to other staff.
Assists in the review of applications and submitted plans for various planning and zoning permits to ensure conformance with applicable ordinances, codes and policies.
Assists in the evaluation of recommendations for land use, transportation, capital improvements and other areas to be adopted as guides for public policy; works with applicable stakeholders to update and implement plan recommendations.
Prepares a variety of maps and reports; presents information at meetings and/or other events as required.
Participates in a variety of staff and development review meetings to discuss projects with peers and staff; provides interpretive assistance to staff on development standards, project proposals and/or clarification of policies.
Develops and gives presentations to community organizations, commissions, Boards, Councils, elected officials and/or other interested parties; serves as a facilitator at community outreach meetings.
Participates in researching and drafting legal documents, ordinances, resolutions and policies.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.