JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs or assists in the development of studies, analyses, and recommendations in connection with the current and long-range physical, social, and economic development of the County;
• Gathers, selects, compiles, and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the area;
• Analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, and develops projections such as for population trends, highway needs, land use, etc.;
• Manages and reviews complex subdivision and plan, site plans, and plat applications;
• Manages and reviews complex applications for re-zoning, conditional use permits, and Comprehensive Plan Compliance reviews;
• Assists with the development and implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan and other long range planning tasks, including proffer tracking and growth scenario modeling;
• Prepares reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations;
• Regularly interacts with internal and external customers with matters relating to comprehensive planning, site development, and application submittal and review;
• Prepares presentations and presents information in a public setting;
• Assists with training of new personnel;
• Assists with the background research and planning involved in the implementation of any Board of Supervisors' future vision and/or strategic priorities;
• Tracks the implementation of development proffers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning;
• General knowledge of land development and engineering practices;
• General knowledge of economics, sociology and municipal finance as applied to urban planning;
• General knowledge of State and Local code requirements;
• General knowledge of Geographic Information Systems;
• Some knowledge of current literatures and recent developments in the field of urban planning;
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports;
• Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees, and representatives of other public agencies;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of technical personnel.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, and 3 years of experience in professional planning work.