3E02
CITY PLANNER 1

This is planning work at the advanced training level in the area of specialization. Work involves making detailed studies, analyzing and evaluating findings and proposing methodology, plans and procedures for effectively achieving the growth and improvement of the city within the framework of its policies and objectives. Employees in this class are typically assigned minor elements of large projects, which require the exercise of independent judgment.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level city planner. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard planning practices and general work instructions. The results of completed assignments form important segments of projects being undertaken by commission task forces.

ANALYSIS SPECIALTY

• Conducts studies in such functional areas as transportation, community facilities, and residential, commercial and industrial land uses as part of the maintenance of the comprehensive plan or the preparation of district plans for large areas of the city; proposes material to be included and sources of data; compiles and analyzes data to determine existing conditions and to isolate trends; prepares land use, traffic and other plans and/or reports; presents recommendations to staff of planning commission.
• Compiles and tabulates departmental capital budget requests; reviews special budget requests and/or the entire capital budgets of the less complex departments; notes questionable items and may obtain clarification if required; recommends items to be included and their scheduling; discusses capital budget requests with staff members to determine conformance with plans and policies.
• Keeps abreast of latest developments in the field by reading publications and reports and conferring with individuals and groups; answers inquiries of public about commission activities.
• Performs related work a required.

AREA DESIGN SPECIALTY

• Assists planning representative for an assigned city area; develops contact and rapport with neighborhood community groups; provides technical assistance to community groups; gathers and analyzes the data concerning the area under study; reviews proposed site development plans to determine relationship to neighborhood comprehensive plan; meets with community groups to determine their position or reaction to proposals; recommends modifications to development plans; prepares detailed sketches and plans to illustrate and demonstrate the feasibility of key features of the plan; prepares detailed land use and site design plans; prepares drafts of written and/or tabular supporting material; may act as an intermediary between community groups and builder or architect to effect a compromise on proposed site development plan; informs the commission of the community position; attends staff, community and intra-agency meetings to recommend, develop and interpret the city's comprehensive planning programs and policies.
• Performs related work a required.

PROJECT PLANNING SPECIALTY

• Receives and reviews zoning applications; researches previous appeals and examines previous applications and makes recommendations to supervisor; prepares zoning maps; conducts field inspections; prepares zoning data sheets and letters.
• Performs related work a required.

URBAN DESIGN SPECIALTY

• Prepares site and building controls and design guidelines for specific development parcels, development projects and special districts; reviews building designs, site plans, streetscapes and landscapes for conformance with zoning controls, development controls and design guidelines; reviews designs for public and private spaces including consideration of such factors as pedestrian usage, landscape standards, lighting, adjoining land uses, transportation linkages and access, signage and public art.
• Prepares prospective and requests for proposals for individual development sites; prepares redevelopment strategies for neighborhoods and specific development districts including preparation of recommendations on land and other uses
• Performs related work a required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the methods and techniques utilized in the specialty area
• the scope and objectives of city planning
• physical, social and economic structure of the city
• city planning problems as they apply to the area of specialization
• the techniques and processes of planning research
• the methods and techniques of planning analysis in the specialty area
• the theories, principles and trends related to the specialty area
• the principles and methods of municipal zoning as they relate to the Project Planning specialty
SKILL IN:
• the use of standard graphic and drawing equipment
ABILITY TO:
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, civic, community and industrial groups and the general public
• analyze complex problems and reach sound conclusions
• formulate original plans and reports presenting solutions to planning problems, which are in accordance with accepted planning principles
• present ideas effectively in oral, written or graphic form
• graphically present planning

FOR ANALYSIS, AREA DESIGN AND ROJECT PLANNING SPECIALTIES:

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE
• One year of experience in the field of specialization.

FOR URBAN DESIGN SPECIALTY ONLY:

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university, with a degree in architecture, urban design, environmental design, architectural studies or landscape architecture.
AND
EXPERIENCE
• One year of technical planning, architecture or urban design experience.
OR

ALL SPECIALTIES:

• Any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.