Planner I , City of York
Under general supervision, performs professional planning duties related to zoning administration, development review, permit review, and implementation of the City’s planning and development regulations. Provide technical assistance to the public, prepares staff reports and recommendations, and supports planning-related boards, commissions and projects • Acts as the initial point of contact for the general public, developers, surveyors, engineers, and others visiting the Planning & Development Department or contacting the Department via phone, email, etc
• Reads and interpret maps, plats, and legal documents. • Performs routine studies, researches problems, initiates problem resolution and makes staff recommendations regarding zoning codes and development standards. • Reviews Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of Architectural Review applications for completeness and conformance with applicable requirements. • Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable data, regulations, trends and advances in planning.
• Drafts, prepare and present reports and ordinances regarding land use, demographics, economic development, tourism, natural resources, parks and recreation, historic preservation, community appearance, resiliency, art, community facilities, housing, neighborhoods, transportation, priority investment, zoning, annexation, street names, encroachments, and subdivisions to staff, public, committees, and City Council. • Provides information and technical assistance to citizens, property owners, land developers, contractors, architects, staff members, or other individuals/agencies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in city, urban, or regional planning, urban design, or a related field; one to three (1-3) years of work experience in municipal planning, zoning administration, or related field. A combination of education and work experience and/or internship(s) may be considered in place of one to three (1-3) years of experience. • AICP Certification or ability to become certified within an appropriate timeframe.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, presentation, written, and oral communication skills. • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other staff, vendors, contractors, and the general public. • Knowledge of urban planning, municipal zoning ordinances, research methods and sources and procedures of customer service principle. • Skills in coordinating, gathering information, and planning activities of a project , program, or designated area of responsibility. • Skills in developing and delivering presentations.
• Attend Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of Architectural Review meetings as needed. • Review and approval of permits applications for zoning compliance. • Performs general clerical/administrative duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, cash receipting all payments to the planning department and answering the telephone.
Please send resume to Rosetta Daniels at rdaniels@yorksc.gov.