Under direction of the Development Services Manager, coordinates current planning and development review performed by the Zoning Planner, Zoning Planner & GIS Analyst, and Zoning and Long-Range Planner. Serves as the first level of guidance in instances where subordinate staff require assistance or interpretation on codes and policies. 

As lead staff for the Department’s Planner-On-Duty (POD) cohort, leads the Zoning Planner, Zoning and Long-Range Planner, and Zoning Planner & GIS Analyst in consulting with adjacent property owners, development professionals, advocacy groups, neighborhood organizations and other interested parties regarding development and zoning matters. Provides initial and ongoing training and daily guidance and assistance to this cohort in their duties.

Regularly meets with the general public to field questions and explain regulations and recommendations and to facilitate compliance with established rules and policies through role as a regular POD. Responds to citizen inquiries regarding zoning map designations and zoning regulations.

Prepares reports for and regularly attends Common Council, Plan Commission, Plat Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Hearing Officer meetings, making presentations as required. Ensures that all requirements are met for scheduled cases. Additionally ensures that amendments to petitions and conditions of approval are reflected in the approval record.
 
Leads Department UDO amendment process by tracking, researching, and coordinating with staff and development professionals. Serves as primary point of contact and primary writer for all UDO amendments.

Reviews building permit, land use, and sign permit applications, verifying compliance with the UDO and other applicable regulations, and recommending corrective action in case of non-compliance.

Performs Site Development Permit review on primary petitions, and provides secondary review on others.

Conducts site plan reviews, performs on-site inspections, and researches applicable ordinances and development histories to assure proposed development compliance with approved plans, the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and other pertinent development regulations and policies.
 
Reviews subdivision plats submitted for primary and secondary approval, coordinates that review with the Development Review Committee and relevant City staff, and reports findings to the Plan Commission and Plat Committee for action.

Represents the Department on the inter-agency Addressing Committee.
 
Assists the Long-Range division in the development and preparation of amendments to the comprehensive plan, subarea and neighborhood plans.
 

Non-Essential (secondary)

 
Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities through attending conferences, workshops, seminars and other events as appropriate.
 
Occasionally testifies in court on matters pertaining to the decisions of the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Provides Planning expertise at Historic Preservation Commission hearings.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree in Planning or related field preferred.
 
Minimum experience equivalent to three years planning, writing, and presenting on current planning, zoning codes, or a related field, required.

Knowledge of planning and zoning principles, practices, and procedures, including best practices and emerging trends. Ability to interpret and apply various laws, regulations, guidelines, and codes as they relate to development review and zoning matters. Ability to read and interpret zoning, topographic, and geologic maps and photographs; construction plan sets; legal descriptions; related technical planning information; and various local, state and federal land use regulations.

Knowledge of ESRI-based Geographic Information Systems programs, and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet analysis and database management, including the Microsoft and Google office suites, and Adobe packages.

Knowledge of civil engineering, architecture, landscaping, and grant management principles.

Membership in American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Membership with the American Planning Association and other professional associations is encouraged. 

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.