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MURRAY CITY CORPORATION JOB DESCRIPTION Title: PLANNER II Department: Community & Economic Development Class Code: 3337 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: July 1, 2005 (Rev. 07/2024) GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision of the Planning Division Manager performs specialized, complex and administrative duties requiring the exercise of independent judgment. Conducts planning activities which may include planning support for information dissemination, site plans, subdivisions, conditional uses, and zoning ordinance review. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Responds to and assists the general public, property owners, realtors, contractors, developers, etc., in regards to city planning, and zoning matters; assists applicants in the processing for site plan review, conditional use permits, Hearing Officer applications, subdivisions and rezoning applications. • Reviews applications for conditional use permits, reviews and approves construction plans and drawings for compliance with City regulations. Maintains records on assigned projects and development activities. • Works with Geographic Information System (Arc/Info) for property identification and buffering of properties for mailing notices and planning related issues. • Assists in meeting the legal time constraints and conditions regarding notification and publishing requirements for Planning Commission and Hearing Officer public meetings. • Assists with General Plan updates as amendments occur; researches plats and records to determine ownership of property. • Prepares reports, makes recommendations on approval, denial or modification of applications for agenda items for Planning Commission and Hearing Officer meetings. Participates in Planning Commission, Hearing Officer, and planning review meetings in presenting staff recommendations as assigned. • Assists in planning studies, surveys involving the correlation and assembly of information; participates in preparation of charts, maps and visual aids, and compiles information. • Assists in transcription, distribution and storage of minutes from public meetings to ensure conformity with department polices, rules and procedures. • Serves as staff in providing information to elected and appointed officials, e.g. City Council, Planning Commission, Hearing Officer, etc., as requested in matters relating to planning and development; coordinates development proposals with other City Departments to inform or receive appropriate developmental standards. ---PAGE BREAK--- • Assists with maintaining and updating the City's Zoning Ordinance, minutes and agendas for the website; periodically signs off zoning approval for building permit applications; receives citizen complaints regarding zoning violations and coordinates with code enforcement officers. • Answers the telephone, replies to daily emails, and screens callers; greets public at the counter. • Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience • Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, political science, geography or closely related field and three years of experience in planning and zoning, government relations, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements • Must have a valid Utah Driver License. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of City ordinance regulations to provide public information needs at the counter and on the phone. Knowledge of Community Development practices, local government operation and structures, map reading, interpretation, and principles of public relations. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Responsible for disseminating and coordinating correct information to the public, affecting decisions concerning development of the City. • Ability to communicate relevant information to the public regarding City ordinances, procedures, and development standards; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to communicate effectively at the counter and over the phone with City employees, citizens, property owners, realtors, developers, and contractors; furnishing and obtaining information. • Ability to prepare for and make public presentations at City Council, Planning Commission, and Hearing Officer meetings. • Ability to work effectively with upset customers in maintaining and improving the City's public image. • Ability to maintain and update minutes and agendas on web page as needed. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED • Personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and database software; phone; copy and fax machine, and other equipment pertaining to this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to manipulate, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. ---PAGE BREAK--- WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. DEPT/DIVISION APPROVED BY: DATE: EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE: DATE: H. R. DEPT. APPROVED BY: DATE: