Planner

Summary

Performs professional-level work related to various elements of land use planning.

Essential Functions

• Performs professional-level work related to the current planning process including review, research, analysis, processing, preparation and public presentation of applications and cases for consideration by various boards, commissions and the governing body;
• Processes current planning applications for customers involving subdivision plats/division of land, zone change and specific use proposals, requests for variances and special exceptions, historic area certificates of appropriateness, and others;
• Reviews various development applications against the adopted comprehensive land use plan, future land use map and applicable development regulations; Reports findings and renders advice to customers, staff and/or supervisors, as applicable;
• Attends various public meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, City Council and others; Presents staff reports and findings concerning related applications and business;
• Reviews various construction and sign permit proposals for conformance to applicable regulations;
• Coordinates the application review process closely with various stakeholder departments and ensures required timelines are met;
• Participates in studies regarding subdivisions, land use development, plat reviews, and land annexation;
• Assists in the preparation of presentations for the City Council, boards and commissions, and various citizens' groups;
• Assists in maintaining land use records within the City's database, Energov and Laserfiche systems;
• Works directly with builders, developers, business persons, and lay individuals to interpret and advise on the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances;
• Performs related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or public administration. No specific experience required. Prefer previous experience related to urban planning and geographic information systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Urban planning principles and practices preferred.
• Planning and research methods, techniques and equipment.

• Interpret detailed drawings, plans, and charts;
• Read and interpret complex written documents;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
• Speak effectively in a public setting;
• Conduct thorough and effective research.

• Frequently bend during the shift;
• Occasionally kneel during the shift;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.