Associate Planner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Organizes and prepares professional and technical studies, analyzes, and makes recommendations in connection with the current and long-range physical, social and economic development of the City.

• May be assigned specific program duties within a department such as: review of site plans, staff support for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (preparation and maintenance of Long Range Transportation Plan, Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, Annual MPO Work Program, quarterly progress reports, transit related projects, and special studies or projects), review of land development proposals (conditional use permits, re-zonings, survey maps, plats, etc.), site plan preparation and concept design preparation for other City departments (i.e. business retention and recruitment efforts, public facility projects), preparation of neighborhood plans, and special project graphic and design support.

• Prepares technical and professional planning reports analyzing and summarizing existing conditions, reaching conclusions and making recommendations on the comprehensive plan, transportation plan, land development proposals, site plan review and other short and long range planning activities.

• Researches and collects data and prepares related charts, graphs, maps, related to projects using ESRI’s mapping software, or other software provided by the City of Janesville.

• Responds to inquiries and informational requests by developers, realtors, business community and the general public regarding application and interpretation of City development codes and ordinances, including zoning, floodplain, subdivision regulations, future locations of streets, parks, schools, greenbelts and other community facilities. Provides information and analysis related to census and socio-economic data. Conducts research and prepares grants for various projects.

• Acts as technical advisor within field of specialization to other planners within the department, to other city departments and the administration.

• Provides general and technical support for the Plan Commission, Janesville Historic Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council and other boards or committees as instructed.

• Performs other work as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field, and 2 years minimum experience in a local government setting, or Masters degree in the above fields and some local government experience.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning including modern land use and transportation planning concepts.

• Ability to systematically compile and analyze technical and statistical information and reports and present the results in a clear and concise manner to the general public.

• Knowledge or skills in physical planning, spatial analysis and design.

• Proficient using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Suite of products (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox).

• Ability to develop accurate graphics and charts.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed officials, department staff, co-workers, consultants, City committees and commissions, outside governmental agencies, developers, surveyors, realtors and the general public.

• Ability to interpret and explain applicable City codes and ordinances.

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret socio-economic and demographic data.

• Proficient using products in current versions of Microsoft Office.

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS OR MACHINES:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office, ESRI’s ArcMap, audio-visual equipment.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Normal conditions of office and field environment.