Planner II (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for performing fully skilled City or neighborhood planning, community development, historic preservation, or zoning work; performs related duties as required. This role involves formulating plans to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of neighborhoods, conducting land use and building condition studies, and analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities. The position requires reviewing plans for compliance with City Codes and policies, participating in multi-department meetings, and facilitating community-based planning processes. Responsibilities also include developing guidelines and policies, utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) for research and mapping, and analyzing development plans for zoning compliance. The role involves processing rezoning and variance requests, making professional recommendations, and presenting them to various boards and commissions. Additionally, it requires working with diverse stakeholders to resolve development issues and providing technical assistance and expertise to various groups and agencies.

Requirements

Possession of a master's degree in city and regional planning, geography, architecture, architectural history, real estate and urban analysis, historic preservation or a closely related field.
OR Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional or internship/learning experience in the field of city or regional planning, historic preservation, or urban development.

Responsibilities

Formulates plans to meet the social, economic and physical needs of neighborhoods and develops strategic alternatives to meet these needs.
Conducts land use, building condition, and related studies by inspecting properties in designated areas.
Collects, organizes and analyzes information including physical surveys, data, opinion surveys and other forms of research to identify trends, issues and opportunity.
Reviews plans and proposals to determine compliance with adopted plans, City Codes, policies and guidelines.
Participates in multi-department meetings to discuss and evaluate development proposals.
Conducts a community-based planning process that provides a maximum opportunity for appropriate and representative community participation.
Develops appropriate guidelines, recommendations and policies that effectively address identified planning or preservation issues.
Facilitates the adoption of completed plans, policy documents, guidelines and other work products.
Utilizes geographic information systems for research and analytical purposes and to create mapping visuals and other materials.
Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates proposed development plans for zoning compliance.
Reviews, researches, processes, and coordinates rezoning and zoning variance requests by conducting field studies and by reviewing zoning and permit histories and area plan recommendations.
Makes professional recommendations regarding rezoning and zoning variance requests and makes written and oral presentations to various boards, commissions, and/or City Council.
Works with applicants, neighbors, City departments, civic groups, and other political jurisdictions to resolve contentious development issues.
Provides technical assistance, training, and expertise to the development industry, community organizations, governmental agencies, historic architectural commissions, and design review and area commissions.
Represents the office, section, department or City at various meetings, forums and committees.