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Assistant Planner (City Planning Division)

Salary
<$75,000
Employment
Full Time
Work Place
Office
Real Estate Field
Location
Fargo
 ND
Postal Code
58102
Country
United States

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Description


Position Description

Under general supervision by the Planning Administrator, the Assistant Planner assists in the planning and implementation of department projects and programs by collecting data, completing research, and reviewing plans.  The Assistant Planner performs analytical work through the collection and interpretation of data used to prepare plans, reports, maps, tables and charts. 
 
Scope of Responsibility:
 
The incumbent may be assigned to specific areas such as development review, land use planning, or redevelopment.
 

Primary Responsiblities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

  1. Responsible for collecting and interpreting data and information used to prepare plans and reports.
    1. Creates and writes staff reports on planning projects, studies, and proposals;
    2. Prepares maps, photos, tables, and charts reflecting conditions and trends for planning reports and presentations
    3. Performs analysis of ideas, proposals and applications to identify compliance with current ordinances, policies, and practices;
      1. Identifies likely positive or negative outcomes; based on analysis, identifies environmental, economic, or legal impact and ways that positive impact can be reinforced and negative impact mitigated;
      2. Seeks to identify solutions that will produce positive outcomes for the City and its citizens;
      3. Supports senior planning staff in negotiating positive outcomes.
  2. Communicates effectively, professionally, and courteously and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
    1. Regularly interacts with the public to exchange basic fact information pertaining to department policies, procedures and protocols; refers to others as appropriate and follows up to ensure inquiries are resolved satisfactorily; 
    2.  Communicates with others in the work unit to provide information relating to work assignments and progress of work or to convey information about conditions or work- related needs.
  3. Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
    1. Knows and follows department and City rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;
    2. Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;
    3. When potentially unsafe conditions are observed, makes efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner.
  4. Reviews site plans for compliance with the Land Development Code.
  5. Creates and writes staff reports on development proposals.
  6. Responds to questions on land use regulations, redevelopment policies, and parking policies.
  7. Researches project files, minutes, resolutions and ordinances to find information needed for site plan reviews and other projects.
  8. Assists with maintaining and updating zoning records of the City.
  9. Assists with special meetings for neighborhood plans and other planning activities. 
  10. Performs other duties and activities as assigned. 
Minimum Qualifications

The job requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture; at least one (1) year of municipal planning experience or internship, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required.
 
Knowledge, skills and ability include:
 

  • Knowledge of public administration; Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertinent to urban planning and development;
  • Skill in organization and statistics;
  • Skill in developing and interpreting data;
  • Skill in interpreting federal and state regulations;
  • Skill in performing mathematical computations such as algebraic functions;
  • Skill in communication and interpersonal skills as applies to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others, sufficient to exchange or convey information, resolve disputes and receive work direction.
  • Knowledge of computer software used in planning, including ArcView and AutoCAD; 
  • Knowledge of geographic information systems;
  • Skill in research methods and graphic representation of data;
  • Knowledge in principles and practices of urban planning and local and state land use regulations;
  • Knowledge of land development codes and the ability to understand the codes;
  • Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations. 
Physical Demands

This job is performed in a normal office environment, with a majority of time spent collecting and interpreting data for computer-generated reports and speaking to others on a telephone.  Activities the incumbent must perform include fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing and using repetitive motions.
 
This job is rated for Sedentary Work, meaning that walking and standing are required only occasionally and the job involves sitting most of the time.  The incumbent must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
 
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.  To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
 
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.  The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Please submit your application online at City of Fargo's website using the Careers option. 
 

Job Function


Not specified

 

Job Sector


Not specified

 

Experience


1+ to 2 years


This job is no longer active.

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