Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: - Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. - Coordinates division/section activities with other division/sections. - Researches information as requested and or needed. Reviews analyzed data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. - Assists in developing operating procedures. Assists in developing division/section budget. - Assists in developing and evaluating plans, criteria, etc for a variety of projects, programs, and activities. - Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity. Speaks as City representative before public groups. - Reviews complex plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. - Answers more complex citizen questions and provide assistance. - Interprets/explains/enforces City policies & procedures, building/land development codes, specifications, ordinances, etc. - Attends City Council, board, and etc meetings to provide technical advice and assistance. Coordinates activities of various boards, committees, etc. - Writes informational reports. Writes/draft legal documents, i.e., contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. - Develops, utilizes, and modifies complex transportation planning models. Reviews complex traffic impact analyses. - Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning. - Knowledge of Federal and State laws relating to planning and urban development. - Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. - Skill in oral and written communication. - Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. - Skill in data analysis and problem solving. - Skill in planning and organizing. - Skill in using computers and related software. - Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations. - Ability to work under the pressures of rigid and/or short work cycle. - Ability to maintain confidentially. - Ability to develop and implement long-range plans. - Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. - Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.