* *GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of entry level professional and technical duties related to implementing department work plans and programs and monitoring community compliance with established planning, zoning and development ordinances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Planner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development; presents findings to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and/or City Council; prepares written reports in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.

Assists with preparing proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local planning, zoning, and development.

Prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; assists with the review and update of ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signing, traffic, development, and related departmental areas; assist in coordination of projects with other departments or governmental agencies.

Assists with preparing and updating various base maps, zoning maps, land use, and planning maps; utilizes computer to conduct various research and solve planning problems; assists in maintaining effective software.

Meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions.

Reviews commercial and residential building permits, plans and specifications to assure compliance with city zoning ordinances; provides signature approval for compliance, denies issuance of permits for non-compliance; cooperates with builders and developers and assists by identifying actions needed to secure compliance.

Conducts field inspections of completed commercial, multi-family and residential development to further verify compliance; issues signature approval for final certificates of occupancy; initiates sanctions for non-compliance.

Participates in project review meetings with various city department and developer representatives and identifies problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance.

Prepares staff input for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings; presents findings and answers questions regarding agenda items.

Administers issuance of sign permits.

Review and approve landscape plans for compliance with city landscape ordinance; monitors building setbacks, signing requirements, driveways, parking lots, dumpster utilization and placement and related site compliance concerns.

Performs related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.            Education and Experience:

A.    Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration or a closely related field;

AND

B.    Experience performing the above or related duties is preferred, but not necessary to apply.

2.   &nbs p;        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of legal system and procedures affecting planning, zoning and related operations of the city;  principles and practices related to local government planning and zoning, economics, sociology and community organization as applied to urban planning;  planning and zoning and subdivision law, theory and application;  the relationship between factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.; local government structure and operations, including the budgetary procedures and fiscal management; research methodology, statistical analysis and evaluation of research data;   land use, zoning, federal, state, and local laws; Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and GIS; interpersonal communication skills. 

*          Skill* in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.

Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; enforce regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and present technical reports; operate personal computer and various applications; performs advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

3.            Special Qualifications:

A.       Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License

4.            Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain.  Physical demands may occur in activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, etc. Required to push, pull, lift light to medium, 40 lbs. or more on a regular basis. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the daily performance of job duties.  Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.  Periodic travel required in the course of performing portions of job functions.  Frequent local area travel required in the normal course of performing job duties. Occasional exposure to outdoor elements and seasonal weather extremes.

NOTE:  All Santaquin City employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal history check and any other pre-employment verification deemed necessary to the position, following a conditional offer of employment.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

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Santaquin City is an Equal Opportunity Employer