Description

Under general supervision, performs technical and professional planning and research work in the City Planning and Community Development Department. Work involves providing information and assisting the general public with various forms and applications pertaining to proper land use and zoning; reviewing such applications to determine proper classification of property; enforcing compliance with zoning ordinances and codes; and preparing technical reports in areas such as land use, housing, environmental impact, zoning code development, etc. Employee may serve as liaison to various City Boards and Commissions as deemed necessary by the Director. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring compliance with land use ordinances and codes, and in completing other assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with property owners and the general public.  Reports to the Principal Planner.

There are two (2) levels to this position distinguished by the level of work performed and experience of the individual.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews site plans, subdivision plats, conditional use permits, variances, rezoning requests, etc., to determine and ensure compliance with State and local ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to land use and zoning; prepares and mails correspondence regarding compliance with zoning codes and ordinances; prepares requests for summons and testifies in court in cases of unresolved code violations, as necessary.
• Prepares reports and gives presentations to the Planning Commission involving conditional use permit applications, rezoning requests, and subdivision variance requests.
• Handles administrative matters related to Historic Preservation planning issues.
• Provides assistance to the general public, City departments, local and state officials on planning, development and related matters; assists property owners in completing forms and applications administered by the department
• Processes Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act exception requests and development waivers.
• Performs technical site inspections of projects.
• Serves as liaison to various City Boards and Commissions as assigned by the Director, attends meetings and participates in activities of such Boards and Commissions, as appropriate.
• Operates automated office machines such as a computer, printer, print machine, copier, scale, calculator, two-way radio multi phone line.
• Plans and organizes daily job duties and establishes priorities for the completion of work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Planner I - Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, public administration, or a related field, AND 6 months to 1 year of experience in urban planning, zoning administration/enforcement, historic preservation, surveying, or a related field; OR

Associate’s degree AND 2 to 3 years of experience in urban planning, zoning administration/enforcement, historic preservation, surveying, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities; OR

Master's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field, and less than 6 months of experience in urban planning, zoning administration/enforcement, historic preservation, surveying, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. 
 

Planner II - Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field, and 2 to 3 years of experience in urban planning, zoning administration/enforcement, historic preservation, surveying, or a related field; OR

Master’s degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field, and 1 - 2 years of experience in urban planning, zoning administration/enforcement, historic preservation, surveying, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.  

Requires a valid driver's license.

Closing Date/Time:  05/14/2025, 11:59 PM