Project Planner

Performs intermediate skilled technical work leading planning processes and completing reports for appointed/elected body consideration; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal Planner.

Knowledge of City policies and procedures; knowledge of fiscal and project management; knowledge of the principles and practice of public planning and of development regulations and processes; ability to manage projects, including coordinating the work of other staff; ability to complete assignments with minimal direction and supervision; ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare and present reports based on that information; excellent writing and public presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information in a concise and understandable manner to appointed/elected officials and the public; advanced skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint software, and position specific software; ability to respond effectively to inquiries and complaints and solve complex problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public.

Master's degree in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture or related field and considerable experience with planning and development principles and regulations, progressively responsible project management and public presentation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).