3E03
CITY PLANNER 2

This is planning work at the full performance level in the area of specialization. This class differs from the next lower level class in the series in the responsibility for planning and in the complexity of the elements of large projects or smaller self-contained projects which require the exercise of a high degree of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level city planner.

ALL SPECIALTIES

• Researches, complies and analyzes data relevant to the area of specialization; recommends approach and determines methodology to be used to gather data; reviews proposed plans and existing conditions; recommends modifications to plan; reviews federal, state and local regulations, legislation and ordinances applicable to area of specialty; prepares plans studies and reports detailing findings; projects trends and their effect on the City and specific communities in area of specialty; researches sources of funds for planning activities in the area of specialization.
• May attend staff, commission, community and intra-agency meetings to recommend, develop and interpret city planning programs and policies, and to resolve disputes over proposed plans or projects.
• Performs related work as required.

ANALYSIS SPECIALTY

• Participates in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive City plan; determines existing conditions and their adequacy; integrates other appropriate proposals relevant to assigned project; obtains and/or makes projections of future needs; advises staff members on problems in such functional areas as transportation and recreation and on conditions in geographic areas of the city; devises and applies means of testing and evaluating the comprehensive plan.
• Reviews assigned departmental capital budget requests; notes questionable items and obtains clarification;
recommends items to be included and their scheduling; maintains file of program records and project histories and monthly status of current capital budgets.
• Gives oral and written replies to specific requests for information from others; may on occasion conduct group tours of commission facilities.
• Performs related work as required.

PROJECT PLANNING SPECIALTY

• Initiates and conducts specialized zoning studies; reviews and makes recommendations on proposed councilmanic ordinances for conformance to zoning practices; conducts zoning remapping projects; reviews and analyzes zoning data obtained in field inspections.
• 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 as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the scope and objectives of city planning
• city planning problems as they apply to the area of specialization
• the techniques and practices of planning research
• the methods and techniques utilized in the specialty area
• the principles and practices of planning design in the Area Design specialty
• the principles and methods of municipal zoning as they relate to the Project Planning specialty
• the physical, social and economic structure of the city
• the theories of planning method
• legal concepts and legislation basic to planning in the area of specialization
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
• direct the efforts of community groups towards planning at the neighborhood level
• prepare sketches illustrating urban designs standards, controls and design guidelines
• prepare and make presentations

FOR ANALYSIS, AREA DESIGN AND ROJECT PLANNING SPECIALTIES:

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in city or regional planning, or other field relevant to the area of specialization determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department..
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
• Two years of technical planning experience in the field of specialization.

FOR URBAN DESIGN SPECIALTY ONLY:

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

ALL SPECIALTIES:

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

NOTE:

Completion of a two-year master's degree program in a field determined to be appropriate to the area of specialization meets all requirements.

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