City Planner

Company Description

The City of Augusta, KS, incorporated in 1871, is a full service city with a population of 9,300 people. Augusta operates under the Mayor/Council/Manager form of government, where the city manager administers the day-to-day affairs of the city under the direction of the mayor and council.

Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place where employees are valued as key contributors to the city’s mission of providing exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and join our team!

Role Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant City Manager, the City Planner is responsible for community beautification and the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare through the consistent and proactive enforcement of the adopted zoning and subdivision regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The City Planner performs current planning and zoning administration functions to guide growth and development and land use of the City in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan by using sound planning principles and practices for data collection, performing research, and in developing reports, plans, projections, and recommendations. The City Planner assists the Augusta Planning Commission with long range planning functions as needed. The City Planner is also responsible for maintaining the city’s Geographic Information System (GIS) database.

• Coordinate with the public, land surveyors, civil engineers and other stakeholders on general planning and zoning requests, including, but not limited to zoning district reclassifications, Conditional Use Permits, lot splits, and boundary adjustments.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, civil engineers, architects, and developers on matters pertaining to new development.
• Coordinate with other city departments, private sector utility providers, and Butler County (for land use proposals in the defined Growth Area) for reviews of preliminary and final plats, preliminary and final master drainage plans, preliminary and final utility plans, site development plans, and other planning, engineering, and/or architectural drawings/specifications for compliance with adopted codes and regulations.
• Maintain the City’s official zoning map within the Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure parcel data displays appropriate zoning information.
• Maintain the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure the city’s utility information displays accurate information.
• Coordinate with the official city newspaper to ensure all required public legal notifications are published in accordance with requirements established in state law.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Augusta Planning Commission and the Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals.
•  Coordinate with the Augusta Planning Commission on matters pertaining to annual updates to the adopted Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, and Subdivision Regulations.
•  Investigates violations pertaining to zoning regulations and coordinates abatement with Code Enforcement, the property owner, and/or designated abatement professional.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and land use planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with GIS and other urban planning software is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field