Planner II
Company: La Plata County
Location: Durango
Posted on: January 21, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
CLASS TITLE: PLANNER II
GRADE:
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FLSA STATUS: E
REPORTS TO: PLANNING DIRECTOR
DATE: 02/13
JOB SUMMARY: Performs professional and technical work in current
and/or long-range planning; works with major development proposals,
studies, and surveys involving compliance with permit system and
land use regulations, floodplain, and other applicable regulations;
researches and processes technical data pertinent to special and
routine studies; presents results of research to others; performs
duties associated with GIS support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include any of the
following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The
list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is
intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties
and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform
all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional,
position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined
under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when
possible. Processes Class I, Class II projects, Lot Consolidation
(LC), Boundary Adjustment (BA) Temporary Use, variance requests,
amended plats and subdivision requests and presents staff reports
on projects to decision-making body; works with local, state, and
federal agencies and local business and industry to collect,
analyze and update information regarding special planning projects
as assigned. Prepares and reviews Developers Improvements
Agreements (DIA); obtains necessary signatures for recording of
plat/documents; records with county Clerk and Recorder; provides
applicant with reception number of approved recorded documents;
follows up on status and informs developers of DIAs about to
expire; approves full or partial release of DIAs and record
documents. Works with the county's legal council when necessary;
provides information to attorney for litigation; keeps accurate
records; acquires legal information, reviews and interprets legal
information. Communicates with the public and developers to process
projects and ensure comprehension of the County's planning and land
use goals and processes; conducts pre-application conferences with
applicants to explain permit requirements and processes. Provides
professional planning advice and guidance to community groups
regarding current and long range and planning projects. Reviews and
processes land use permit applications for major subdivisions and
Class II land use permits; determines applicable standards for each
project; conducts analyses to determine impact created by different
land use projects. Writes resolutions for land use project
decisions; writes and organizes staff reports and planning packets
for the Board of County Commissioners, BOA, and Planning
Commission; makes recommendations on projects and presents staff
reports; performs site plan and plat review for completeness and
conformance with land use regulations; visits sites and inspects
for conformance with approved plans; reviews, researches and
investigates potential violations of the land use regulations;
conducts research and writes reports. Logs Class II and subdivision
applications upon submittal. Prepares planning agendas for public
notice; organizes staff reports for planning agendas. Maintains
project files; organizes paperwork and makes available for public
review; distributes requests for comments to resource agencies with
applicable information; determines appropriate agencies. Researches
regional planning, legal planning process, and other issues related
to current and/or long range planning. Researches and resolves
illegal land splits; acquires maps, assessors data, legal documents
to prove the illegality of the action; writes letters to violators
with attachments; offers valid solutions to legalize the lot(s);
works with county attorneys to develop solutions; works with those
in violation to resolve issue; keeps updated records of all known
illegal lot splits/boundary adjustments; informs and educates the
public regarding the issue and what the results could be if
violation occurs; informs building department of parcels know to be
in violation; assists building department in researching these and
other violations; issues and posts cease and desist orders when
necessary. Serves as County contact and resource for the public and
private organizations involved in current and/or long range
planning. Assesses needs and assists in the creation of land use
maps. Meets with planning staff to review and advise on planning
activities. Performs public relations duties and presents
information in public meetings. Provides staff support and utilized
GIS to query information and conduct data analysis. Performs other
related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is
required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office and computer equipment.
Vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or
university in Planning, or a related field; and, Three to five
years of progressively responsible related experience; or, Any
combination of education, training and experience which provides
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the
essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications: Valid
State Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban and rural planning,
land use, zoning and subdivision law, theory and applications.
Principles and practices of Public Administration. Working with
maps, site plans, tax maps and other graphic renderings. All
applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
All computer applications related to the work. General business and
management principles and practices. Recordkeeping, report
preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report
presentation.
Skill in: Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent
judgment within established guidelines. Researching, compiling, and
summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and
materials. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical
deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of
direction. Applying logical thinking to solve problems or
accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate
complicated policies, procedures and protocols. Accurately
proofreading copy with accompanying knowledge of grammar,
punctuation and spelling. Using mathematics. Communicating clearly
and effectively, orally and in writing. Making oral presentations.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other
written materials.
Ability to: Ability to establish and maintains effective working
relationships with a variety of individuals.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Work is performed in a
normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor
temperatures or dirt and dust. The incumbent's working conditions
are moderately quiet. Primary functions require sufficient physical
ability and mobility to work in an office and setting; to stand or
sit for prolonged periods of time, to occasionally stoop, bend,
kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull
light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment
requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including
use of a computer keyboard; to speak and hear; to travel to other
locations using various modes of private and commercial
transportation; to verbally communicate to exchange information.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee
is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Full
Time with medical, dental, vision, retirement, 38+ paid
vacation/holiday days, 13+ paid sick days & paid parental leave
benefits. Salary $64,201- 80k/year depending on experience.
Application deadline 4 pm 2/2/23.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
recblid pvv5ystbzku1pobf1t14enxhj67oie
Keywords: La Plata County, Santa Fe , Planner II, Other , Durango, New Mexico
Click
here to apply!
|