Job Description
Summary: The City of Lawrence cares about its community and strives to ensure all residents have affordable and safe housing, which is paramount to the quality of life we all enjoy. We are seeking a creative, highly skilled, and collaborative individual to support the Planning and Development Services Department in its goals, initiatives, and efforts for the citizens of Lawrence, Kansas.
Responsibilities: The Planner I will perform complex professional-level work in the current and long-range planning fields. This position will be responsible for providing information and assistance to other city departments; the governing bodies; city/county planning commission; developers; the business community, neighborhood representatives, and the general public on land use & growth-related issues; processing new and redevelopment projects and other development-related matters. The Planner I will provide Planner of the Day assistance, and attendance at evening meetings may be required.
Important responsibilities of the Planner I include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in the review of development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; prepare reports on recommendations.
- Respond to general procedural inquiries from the public regarding the development process.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of land development codes and master plans that pertain to land use, rezoning, special use, variances, and subdivisions.
- Assemble staff reports and packets for Commission meetings, and the preparation of property owner letters, mailings, and other public notices.
- Conduct research regarding property characteristics and history, utilizing a wide variety of data sources.
Qualifications: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- One (1) year of professional planning experience in urban planning or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental studies, geography, or a closely related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.
Must be competent with Microsoft computer software and be able to produce graphs, maps, and publisher-type planning documents. Additionally, hands-on computer experience in ArcView is desirable. Both written and verbal communication skills are critical. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes good planning theory and design, and the ability to apply this understanding to both current and long-range goals of the community. The successful candidate must pass a background check, post-offer City physical, and drug screening.
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days
Personal Leave: 10 Paid Holidays
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