Incumbent serves as the Senior Zoning Planner for the Planning and Transportation Department, acting as lead for managing and guiding development petitions through the City's development review process and ensuring compliance with zoning regulations. Incumbent serves as the lead Planner on Duty (POD) and provides daily guidance to the department's other PODs.

DUTIES

• Coordinates current planning and development review performed by the zoning planner. Serves as first level of collaboration in instances where subordinate staff require assistance or interpretation on codes and policies.
• Prepares reports for and regularly attends Plan Commission, Plat Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Hearing Officer meetings, making presentations as required. Ensures that all requirements are met for scheduled cases.
• Ensures that amendments to petitions and conditions of approval are reflected in the approval record.
• Conducts site plan reviews, performs on-site inspections, and researches applicable ordinances and development histories.
• Reviews subdivision plats submitted for preliminary and final approval and reports findings to the Plan Commission and Plat Committee for action.
• Assists in the development and preparation of plan amendments, subarea and neighborhood plans, along with zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.
• Consults with adjacent property owners, developers, and neighborhood organizations regarding development and zoning matters. Regularly meets with general public to explain regulations and recommendations and to negotiate compliance with established rules and policies. Responds to citizen inquiries regarding zoning map designations and zoning regulations.
• Reviews building permit applications, verifying compliance with applicable regulations, and recommending corrective action in case of non-compliance.
• Attends conferences and workshops pertinent to the efficient administration of the department.
• Occasionally testifies in court on matters pertaining to the decisions of the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Required minimum experience of three years of work experience in similar position.
• Membership in American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of current planning.
• Ability to interpret and apply various laws, regulations, guidelines, and codes as they relate to development review and zoning matters.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems principles, word processing, spreadsheet analysis and database management.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural principles.
• Ability to read and use zoning and topographic maps, legal descriptions, zoning ordinances, and various local and stateland use regulations.
• Ability to legally operate motor vehicle.