City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2009-10
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by
our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:
*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness
and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard
for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust
All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the
above values.
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| Job Description |
CITY PLANNER
Pay Grade: 24 FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Group: Professional (P) Class Code: C011
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 8/03, 2/04, 7/05,12/05, 11/06, 12/06
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform technical planning work involving the research, review, analysis and coordination of rezoning, annexation, and general plan amendment related development requests, as well as architectural and site design analysis. This employee may develop, update and distribute population statistics and demographic information, and assist with Census-related matters. This employee presents findings and recommendations to staff, senior planners, city planning commission, city council, and the public. An employee in this class may be assigned to related duties in the City’s Planning and Development Department.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Performs technical planning functions including research, review, analysis, presentation, and coordination of rezoning, annexation, general plan amendment, development, use permit, variance, and related applications;
Reviews applications for compliance with city general plan, development policies, design codes;
Performs architectural and site design analysis;
Coordinates application review process with affected parties, including applicant, property owner, planning staff, architects and engineers, city regulatory and review bodies, and the public;
Maintains current case files on each application as assigned;
Prepares and presents written and oral reports to regulatory and hearing bodies, including planning staff findings and recommendations;
Maintains planning documents, planning and development codes, and related regulations for research, documentation, and public access;
Maintains land use and development data in GIS and uses GIS to analyze land uses and prepare maps, graphics, reports and related documents;
Develops and maintains a statistical reporting system; compiles, analyzes and interprets data to define environmental conditions, social, economic and housing trends, community needs and zoning problems.
Answers inquiries from and provides assistance to the public, by telephone and in person, regarding development and zoning projects and current city codes;
Provides information and assistance to other planning staff members, including subordinates;
Represents the City at public information and review meetings;
Provides information and recommendations for amendments on short-term and long-range planning issues and proposed revisions to the city general plans and development codes and policies;
Provides technical support and recommendations on neighborhood planning assignments including data gathering and community participation projects;
Performs all work consistent City policies, procedures, vision and values;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Planning and zoning, economic development, and related principles, methodologies, processes, and practices;
City master plan and development documents, philosophy, processes, and goals;
City codes regulating development review and design standards, including public review and hearing processes;
Urban planning research methodology, including field inspections, computer and electronic searches, archive and file searches, personal interviews, and related research methods;
Principles and practices of development design and engineering, including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design and development, traffic engineering and impacts, and land use compatibility;
Neighborhood planning techniques and processes including interpersonal skills necessary to create and implement plans;
Cartographic design and layout;
Computer software and applications related to land use and planning and development procedures.
Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions;
Read and interpret city master plans, regulatory codes, technical and operational documents, reports, research material and information, blueprints, and maps;
Analyze applications and apply relevant regulatory ordinances and codes;
Operate and maintain a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) computer system;
Prepare and present oral, written, and graphic reports, documents, brochures and pamphlets, maps, and related planning and development documentation;
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
Operate a motor vehicle;
Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, customers, citizen groups, and other employees.
Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the supervision of the Planning Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field; and
One (1) to three (3) years experience in planning or a related field; and
Valid Arizona Driver’s License; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Work Environment:
The primary duties of this class are performed in a public office-building environment.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, use a telephone, and communicate with others;
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written documents, maps, and materials;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and computer systems and to make adjustments to equipment;
Sufficient body flexibility and personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting and perform field inspections as required.
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