JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in coordinating various planning functions of the Department.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Interprets and applies City ordinances, regulations, policies, and master development plans pertaining to zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, land use, site development, or other applicable areas.
• Reviews commercial site plans for compliance with design review and landscaping standards; conducts site inspections; reviews certificates of compliance from landscape architects and engineers to verify site plan has been built to specification; reviews building permit requests.
• Reviews the following types of applications: Commercial Site Plans, Subdivision Plats, Conditional Use Permits and Variances, Sign Permit applications, new homes in a Planned Development.
• Organizes, coordinates, conducts Board of Zoning Appeals meetings including preparation of notices, packets, agendas, minutes, and research and composition of staff reports.
• Conducts site inspections of Planned Development subdivisions for compliance with design and landscape standards.
• Provides oversight of zoning permits with assistance from Planning Assistant and Zoning Enforcement Officer
• Maintains updated sign permit bond lists; reviews status and expiration of bonds, notifies contractors of bond expiration.
• Provides information and assistance to developers, contractors, and the general public regarding zoning issues.
• Develop and maintains effective working relationships with the general public, officials, developers, contractors and personnel from other agencies.
• Attends various meetings; serves on committees; makes speeches and presentations.
• Utilizes Geographical System to create and update maps and other databases; creates and updates custom databases relating to department activities.
• Monitors use and occupancy permits; notifies developers of expiration dates; administers use and occupancy process for new commercial, industrial, and multi-family development.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains social, economic, and census data for use in technical studies and reports; conducts field studies and collects data; presents findings.
• Ensures current status of planning-related maps.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of planning and zoning theories, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and architectural design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of land use and planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the techniques and materials used in building construction.
• Knowledge of public finance and budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Skill in directing municipal planning and zoning operations.
• Skill in the use of the Geographic Information System in the creation of maps.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, and aerial photographs.
• Skill in operating a computer and related software and audiovisual equipment.
• Skill in public relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to assist in coordinating the planning functions of the department. Successful performance helps ensure that construction in the city meets established standards of quality and safety and sets trends for future growth.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office while sitting at a desk or table.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: This position reports directly to the Assistant Planning Director.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in urban and/or regional planning or a related field.
• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of progressive experience in City planning in the above related work is required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.