Associate Planner

Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, the Associate Planner assists with long range planning and zoning efforts, land development review services, and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.

2. Investigates and initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of Village development regulations and approved development plans and conditions.

3. Assist with preparation, update, amendment, implementation, and interpretation of the Village’s comprehensive, neighborhood, corridor, district, and other development plans, and those of the Town of Weston if provided by intergovernmental agreement.

4. Review, analyze, report on, coordinate interdepartmental review, and oversee implementation of land development review applications relative to Village plans and regulations.

5. Review zoning permit applications and issue approval/denial in accordance with the zoning ordinance.

6. Prepare and present formal and technical reports for the Village Plan Commission, Extraterritorial Zoning Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Village Board on development review applications and other planning and zoning matters before such bodies.

7. Writes, or assists with the preparation, update, amendment, implementation, and interpretation of zoning and land division ordinances of the Village, and of the Town of Weston if provided by intergovernmental agreement.

8. Prepare planning research, studies, reports, maps, and graphics on community development matters and in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations.

9. Develop and maintain land development permitting and tracking systems.

10. Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.

11. Engage in effective communications with the Department’s customers, including builders and developers, business people, and residents, in accordance with Department policies and best practices in customer service.

12. Effectively represent the Village at hearings, meetings, or consultations with government officials, landowners, consultants, developers, and other interested parties.

13. Provide information to the public regarding Village plans, development regulations, development proposals, and related matters.

14. Guide the work of consultants, interns, and other Department staff in completion of the above assignments, as directed.

15. Assist with other planning, zoning, land development, and administrative work as directed.

Job Requirements and Preferences

· Master’s Degree in urban planning, land management, geography, or another related field is preferred with at least two years of experience in the planning profession or a Bachelor’s Degree and four years of professional planning experience. A combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered.

· Professional experience in planning, zoning, or related field (required).

· Experience with geographic information systems (required).

· Attendance at a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings (required).

· Valid motor vehicle operator’s license (required).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Well-developed knowledge of municipal government and the laws, statutes, and regulations surrounding planning and land development.

· Well-developed knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of planning, including statistical and research methods for collection, analysis, and presentation of planning data.

· Ability to read and interpret laws, policies, plans, and other documents.

· Ability to perform planning related research and select, compile, analyze, and share data.

· Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

· Interest and ability in building trusting, effective working relationships with residents, property owners, business and development interests, Village officials and staff, outside governmental and economic development agencies, and local media.

· Familiarity with techniques in negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution—and skills and willingness to engage in such techniques.

· Ability to understand and be understood in written and oral communications.

· Ability to exercise good judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in work and interactions.

· Ability to balance individual responsibilities with working in a collaborative environment.

· Ability to complete work tasks thoroughly, accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.

· Ability to successfully manage stressful situations and heavy work volumes.

· Ability to learn, adapt to, and share new technologies in the field.

· Computer skills as follows: MS Word – Advanced; MS Excel – Intermediate; MS Power Point – Intermediate; Arcview GIS – Intermediate; Advanced Adobe Creative Suite or related – Basic to Intermediate; knowledge of or ability to learn online permitting software.

Work Environment

Ability to work in a standard office environment with limited exposure to hazards. Site visits may be required and may be hazardous in nature.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,567.53 - $88,549.34 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,568 - $88,549