Senior Planner

City Of Jonesboro • Jonesboro, AR

6d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This Safety Sensitive (SS) position is responsible for assisting in administering planning and development activities for the City.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.
• Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 12 to 18 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver’s license
• Intermediate: Presentation/PowerPoint, Word Processing/Typing
• Basic: Contact Management, Database, Spreadsheet
• Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

Nice To Haves

• AICP

Responsibilities

• Processes applications for developments permitted under the zoning ordinance; coordinates review by other City departments.
• Processes applications for conditional use projects including drafting staff reports for the Planning Commission.
• Reviews subdivision plats to determine compliance with City subdivision regulations.
• Inspects projects under construction to ensure compliance with regulations and Planning Commission conditions; issues zoning certificates.
• Coordinates with other City departments on projects under review by the Planning Commission, Planning Department or Board of Adjustment.
• Reviews and processes applications for variances.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner ensuring that citizens receive the information or advice they need.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate staff and officials.
• Informs supervisor concerning work progress, potential work problems and provides suggestions for new or improved policies.
• Assists in the review of annexation requests, the submission of approved annexations to the US Department of Census Bureau and in the correction and update of maps and records.
• Provides information and training for new personnel.
• Collects and organizes data; conducts analysis; performs research; interprets and presents findings in regards to City planning.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions; stays current with developments in the principles and practices of City planning; maintains professional standing in the field of urban planning.
• Acts as administrative zoning official in the absence of the Planning Director.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of essential job functions.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior