Job Description
Description Summary The Planner is a professional position that reports to the Development and Administrative Coordinator. This position is responsible for a range of land use duties in support of the County's long-range plans and administration of the County's zoning and subdivision regulations. The Planner performs various professional and technical level planning work on difficult, complex, and/or sensitive planning projects and programs involving the administration, research analysis, preparation, and development of technical reports, special studies, regulations, grants, and related documents.
Definition and Examples of Work 35% Provides professional and technical level planning work on difficult, complex, and/or sensitive planning projects and manages or assists in managing new and existing development within the unincorporated area of Finney County through planning and community development programs
- Reviews or assists in the review of moderately complex development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
- Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps.
- Establishes and revises current regulations, including zoning, subdivision, nuisance abatement, environmental code, general improvement specifications, access management, etc.
- Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezoning, ordinance amendments, site plans, conditional use permits, variances, and other proposals
- Assists in interpreting and applying applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations
- Assists with the coordination of development incentive districts, including Rural Housing Incentive Districts (RHID)
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, public offices, developers, and other interested parties concerning comprehensive planning, zoning, and subdivision regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Initiates and writes correspondence regarding non-compliance to developers, contractors, and property owners to effectuate compliance. Interfaces with City departments, Federal, State and other local governmental agencies, citizens, and businesses.
30% Performs research and analysis of permits and applications for compliance and conformity with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Review access/right-of-way permits for compliance with codes, plans, and regulations.
- Reviews event permits and coordinates with other county departments for compliance with codes, plans, and regulations.
- Reviews floodplain development permits for compliance with the county's floodplain resolution and the minimum standards of the National Floodplain Insurance Programs (NFIP).
- Reviews or assists in the review of permits for environmental compliance with KDHE and all other local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
20% Responsible for investigating potential violations of environmental, zoning, and subdivision laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
- Performs fieldwork and investigation of potential violations.
- Pursues corrective actions and abatement through letters, memos, and correspondence; documents and maintains records of code enforcement activities.
10% Manages County community and regional planning projects involving GIS.
- Performs research analysis and data gathering and prepares and develops graphical reports, special studies, and related documents.
5% Attends training, conferences, and meetings as appropriate.
- Makes public presentations as needed to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, staff, citizen groups, students, and others.
- Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Requirements Qualifications - Basic literacy and numerical functions.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient in Esri ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro
- Ability to operate a computer
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, with particular emphasis on land development
- Knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertinent to the design and construction of development and infrastructure improvement projects.
Certification, License, Registration - Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
- Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
- AICP or ability to obtain AICP certification within one year after fulfilling the requirements set by the American Institute of Certified Planners.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification or ability to obtain within one year
Other Requirements - Occasional travel
- Occasional evenings and weekends
- Regular and reliable attendance onsite at the work location
Finney County, KS
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