Senior Planner
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GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical work in the current and long-range planning programs of the City related to the development and implementation of land use and related municipal plans and policies, requiring advanced professional planning experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Growth Management Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over Executive Assistant and Planning Technician, as assigned. May supervise support staff, part-time or temporary employees as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews consultant proposals
- Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, re-zonings, annexations, site plans, plats
- Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects
- Works in regional program areas relating to natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management and others
- Prepares and presents reports and other findings to staff, planning and zoning boards and commissions, and elected officials and serves as liaison
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.