Planner - City of Vestavia Hills

JobsQuest•Vestavia Hills, AL

About The Position

The City of Vestavia Hills is seeking to hire a Planner primarily responsible for researching and assisting in development of plans and programs for uniform utilization of land and physical facilities of a city or county according to existing laws, codes, plans and ordinances. They review site plans, elevation drawings, and building permits for conformance to applicable regulations (e.g., zoning, subdivision, flood plain, historical preservation). They also review construction plans for adherence to development regulations required through the Zoning Ordinance and, when appropriate, grant approval. Employees in this job class communicate with various individuals (e.g., contractors, realtors, engineers, developers, general public) to answer questions and explain ordinances relating to flood plain, zoning, signage, subdivision, etc. They work under the direction of a supervisor, and their work is reviewed through planning reports for appropriateness and accuracy.

Requirements

Option A: Driver's license Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Management, or a related degree (e.g., Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture).
Option B: Driver's license Experience performing county or city planning-related activities (e.g., map interpretation, permit processing, zoning and/or subdivision regulations) within a planning and zoning department or as a consultant within the private sector.
Experience operating computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) to generate and create reports, and create and update documents, spreadsheets, and tables.
Experience communicating with the public, customers and/or stakeholders in order to relay information, explaining policies and procedures, etc.

Responsibilities

Acts as a staff liaison to various committees/commissions (e.g., Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Subdivision Committee, Zoning Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation, Planning and Zoning, Design Review Board) in order to gather feedback, relay information and deliver presentations.
Communicates with various individuals (e.g., contractors, realtors, engineers, developers, general public) in order to answer questions and explain ordinances relating to flood plain, zoning, signage, subdivision, future land use, and the comprehensive plan.
Participates in strategic, current, and long-range planning and ordinance revisions by conducting research and analyzing various data (e.g., demographic reports, neighborhood revitalization plans) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Processes cases or projects (e.g., re-zoning cases, subdivision cases, variances) by conducting research, analysis, and findings of cases in order to ensure accuracy and adherence to best planning practices.
Reviews drawings, maps, surveys, and applications for various purposes (e.g., zoning, subdivisions, building, addressing, construction permits) to ensure compliance with departmental requirements and County/City codes and ordinances.