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Planner Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 12/18/13 PLANNER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning, preparing and completing projects relative to a county comprehensive plan such as business retention, land usage, and housing and neighborhood revitalization by applying the principles and theories of urban planning to basic planning studies and redevelopment projects. The incumbent is either assigned to lead major projects or complete phases of projects. The work also involves the coordination of grant- funded activities with other municipal departments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing documents necessary for community and economic development activities. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Planning. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Develops comprehensive land use plans by researching and analyzing data such as land use regulations, design controls, historic preservation, environmental laws and any other pertinent information in the development and review of land use plans; Acts as a lead on planning projects by coordinating and directing activities such as data collection and analysis, and project implementation; Prepares and provides oversight of the preparation of a variety of planning statistics, graphs, plans, designs, charts, records and reports; Plans and conducts field studies and surveys to collect demographic and other related planning data; Collects, tabulates, and analyzes data for use in connection with census statistics and population reports; Collects information and prepares documents for planning boards, site plan reviews, and community and economic development activities; Coordinates grant and county-funded activities with other departments and agencies by participating in meetings with department heads to discuss and evaluate the needs of their department; Participates in studies involving research, investigation, and analysis of sociological, economic, and environmental factors related to planning; Develops plans for large scale proposals involving landscape and architectural design aspects for a county; May attend and participate in informational meetings and conferences with municipal officials providing technical assistance and guidance with respect to planning projects and design. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in economic and community development, municipal planning and promotional activities; Good knowledge of the principles and practices in administering and monitoring grant funds; ---PAGE BREAK--- Planner Page 2 I 2 Good knowledge of the federal, state and local laws, policies and programs related to the economic development and planning process; Working knowledge of the business and economic conditions of the region; Ability to lead the work of others on projects by providing guidance and oversight of their activities as well as assigning and reviewing their work; Ability to plan, coordinate and implement planning projects; Ability to analyze factual data and prepare graphs, diagrams, and reports; Ability to understand, interpret and analyze complex oral and detailed written material and quantitative data; Ability to conduct field studies and research projects in development of community planning projects; Ability to use a personal computer to analyze data and statistics; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Master’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, engineering, environmental studies; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, engineering, environmental studies or a related field and one year of planning experience in a public or private agency; OR An equivalent combination or training and experience as defined by limits outlined in and NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.