PLANNER II

City of Amarillo•Amarillo, TX

10d•$35,388 - $56,458

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Senior Planner and Director of Planning, performs technical work in matters related to current and comprehensive planning with a focus on the aspects of customer service and processing department cases.

Requirements

Must display effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Possess familiarity and skill with office type software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar programs) and small office equipment (phones, copiers, printers, etc.)
Professional writing skills for drafting public meeting agendas, minutes, and technical communication.
Ability to conduct and summarize research and review/understand technical documents.
Group facilitation skills for use with public workshops and meetings with external customers.
Ability to review and understand technical documents.
Project management experience, including managing multiple tasks and balancing priorities.
Ability to research, analyze, generate data, and formulate conclusions related to urban planning and/or community and economic development.
Knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of city planning.
General knowledge of professional office protocols, policies, and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to verbally or in writing convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
PLANNING TECHNICIAN (Non-Exempt): A high school diploma or GED is required.
PLANNER I (Non-Exempt): Requires a Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
PLANNER II (Exempt): Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field and a minimum of three years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree in planning, GIS, architecture, construction management, or related field is preferred.
Two years of experience in plan review, zoning, or surveying is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Planning, GIS, Geography, Architecture, or Engineering and one year of experience in urban planning in either public or private sector are preferred.
A Master's Degree in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.
GIS software experience is preferred.
Ability to operate highly technical computer applications such as GIS or CAD preferred.
Ability to use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Google and Sketch-Up for creating materials preferred.
Knowledge of real estate, land development, engineering, and architectural terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of zoning, subdivision and other planning related ordinances.
Reviews development proposals and site plans for conformance with ordinances and regulations.
Interacts with other city departments and utility companies regarding application review.
Prepares staff reports and presents to boards and commission as needed.
Interprets and applies applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Works with and provides technical information to developers, builders, surveyors, engineers, and the general public regarding matters related to zoning, subdivision, and other current planning matters.
Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.
Assists in preparation of informational material for the public detailing Planning Department responsibilities and procedures.
Assists with updating plat ledger, pro rata fee account book, and entering related data into appropriate computer applications.
Performs special studies and other related duties as needed to fulfill the Planning Department function.
Prepares and presents detailed reports on development-related data for City staff use.
Researches planning-related ordinances and assists in updates of said ordinances.
Cross trains with long range planning job duties.
Collects, interprets, and graphically displays data.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.