Associate Planner or Senior Planner

Associate Planner

Conducts complex assignments involving current or advance planning projects; confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify problems; evaluates data and proposes methods to resolve conflicting issues of plan implementation, zoning requirements, and environmental impact. Serves as project manager for assigned projects and prepares project reports including related recommendations; leads or participates in oral presentations. Responsible for the review and revision of local ordinances; conducts research; coordinates interdepartmental review; schedules public hearings and participates in the discussion of proposed changes. Depending upon assignment, schedules and conducts meeting of public committees and public hearings; provides information and distributes materials; reviews proposals or applications; prepares report and makes recommendations; advises of related laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Responds to inquiries, both orally and in writing; interprets planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, or explains procedures; advises the Director, other city personnel, committees and commissions, and the public regarding planning issues. Attends and makes presentations to Planning Commission, City Council and other city boards as assigned. As a designated representative of the department, attends conferences, meetings or other public functions; may provide information or participate in discussions regarding departmental activities. Senior Planner

Conducts complex assignments involving current or advance planning projects, including environmental impact studies; confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify issues; evaluates data and proposes methods to resolve conflicting issues of plan implementation, zoning requirements, and environmental issues; provides liaison to, and coordinates consultant reviews; prepares staff reports and supplemental materials for presentation. Serves as project manager for major assignments and programs, including specific plans, major development projects and special advance planning programs; prepares and presents project reports including related recommendations; directs or performs grant administration. Coordinates the conduct of environmental impact studies, including the preparation of requests for proposal; coordinates project review by other agencies; evaluates conclusions of environmental impact reports and prepares recommendations. May direct the activities of lower-level planning staff; assigns and schedules work in accordance with general instructions; conducts training and orientation as required; ensures that work is performed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Coordinates the work of City consultants. Attends and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Panel, City Council and other city boards as needed. Responds to inquiries, both orally and in writing; interprets planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, or explains procedures; advises the Director, other City personnel, and the public regarding current or advance planning issues. Coordinates the review, monitor and revision of the General Plan; coordinates the City's affordable housing program; manages grants. Coordinates regional planning programs. Participates in the City's redevelopment program activities. Depending upon assignment, schedules and participates in or conducts community meetings; provides information and responds to questions regarding planning matters; advises the Director of meeting results. As a designated representative of the department, attends conferences, meetings, or other public functions; may provide information or participate in discussions regarding planning activities.