JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Coronado Community Development Department is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to serve as an Associate Planner in the Planning Division. The selected candidate will primarily be assigned with performing current planning activities, including reviewing and processing discretionary land use applications, providing technical guidance for customers, preparing staff reports, delivering presentations to the Planning and Design Commission and City Council, and performing related tasks as assigned.

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

• Perform professional level duties in the development, implementation and modification of the City's current and advanced planning and development programs and projects.
• Perform planning and development review of proposed projects including land use applications, zoning ordinance and zoning map amendments, subdivisions, special use or conditional use permits, variances, and related planning issues to ensure compliance with all mandated federal, state and/or City requirements.
• Provide information and assistance to City staff, developers, engineers, architects, consultants, property owners, the general public and external agencies on proposed development projects; conduct meetings to interpret, explain and communicate the City's planning, land use, environmental, historic, design, general plan and zoning requirements, guidelines, standards and regulations; provide recommendations on development proposals; negotiate changes; serve as liaison to facilitate and ensure planning projects and issues are completed or resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Review construction plans of private and public development to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and Planning and Design Commission/City Council approvals; perform field and site inspections during and after construction to ensure project is in compliance with approved plans.
• Conduct studies to determine the feasibility or impact of current and proposed development projects; research, compile, analyze, evaluate and present economic, demographic, social, environmental and related statistics and data; research applicable statutes, laws and regulations; prepare and present written and oral reports, graphs, tables and other documents.
• Provide information to the general public on planning, transportation, and zoning regulations for a variety of planning projects; respond to general telephone or counter inquiries; serve as liaison to the general or business community on new or proposed development projects in assigned area; coordinate activities with community groups and conduct public workshops to communicate City goals and objectives for proposed projects.
• Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees involved in the development, adoption and implementation of City and regional planning projects; serve as City representative on assigned committees; prepare written reports; conduct oral and visual presentations.
• Meet with City Council or Planning and Design Commission members regarding planning issues; serve as City representative on assigned projects; conduct oral and visual presentations.
• Provide support in the selection and administration of professional consultant contracts; prepare requests for proposal; evaluate and assist in the selection of consultants; oversee and monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare a variety of business, technical and statistical correspondence in support of the development process including public hearing notices, staff reports, briefs, agreements, memoranda, meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents for the assigned area; utilize business and specialized software applications or geographic information systems to develop and design maps, charts, and graphics.
• Participate in various departmental administrative functions;
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning and development.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of principles and practices of current and advanced urban planning and zoning. The ideal candidate will have high ethical and professional standards, strong organizational skills, the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize, excellent communication and customer service skills and will have experience interpreting and applying municipal, legislative and government processes as they relate to planning and development projects.

The ideal candidate will also possess a professional history that demonstrates the following necessary leadership competencies and attributes:

• Organizational awareness and ability to anticipate sensitive issues that could impact the community
• Prepare and conduct effective public and committee presentations
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, standards and regulations governing general plans, zoning, land use, permit processing, subdivisions, CEQA, and related planning functional area
• Strong knowledge of City development review procedures and requirements.
• Methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigations and assessments.