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CITY OF SHAKOPEE IS, E. t J ~
Memorandum
CASELOG NO.: N.A
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Job Description and Authorization to Fill the Position of
Planner I
MEETING DATE: November 16,2003
INTRODUCTION:
With the departure earlier this year of Nicole Peterson, a position has remained unfilled in the
planning division of the Community Development Department. At its October budget workshop the
Council provided direction to fill that opening with a Planner I, and to proceed with development of a
GIS/IT Specialist position.
Staffhas updated the Planner Ijob description, and is asking Council to approve it and authorize
filling the position. Council should note that the description does still require the ability to use GIS, as
that is increasing in importance in the planning field.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer and pass approving the attached job description for the position of Planner I, and directing staff
to take the appropriate steps to fill the Planner I position.
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R. icbael Leek
Community Development Director
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Job Description
Job Title: Planner I
Department: Community Development
Location: City Hall
Shift:
Reports To: Community Development Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared By: R. Michael Leek
Prepared Date: 11/08/2004
Approved By:
Approved Date:
Salary Level:
SUMMARY
Planner I is an entry-level professional planning position. The Planner I performs professional
work in community planning requiring an understanding of basic concepts, principles, and
techniques of planning, including comprehensive planning, land subdivision and development,
and zoning administration. Often assists Planner II and Community Development Director on
specific projects or assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Reviews applications for building permits, variances, conditional use permits (CUPs), and similar
or related proposals to determine conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and City
ordinances.
Conducts field surveys and on-site inspections as necessary, e.g. to determine compliance with
CUP or variance conditions.
Performs zoning code enforcement activities, and cooperates with the City's police department in
the disposition of zoning violation cases.
Provides zoning and land use information to upon request in person at the counter, by phone, or
in writing.
Provides recommendations to boards and commissions on applications for zoning code and map
amendments, variances, CUP, or other similar items affecting land use, community facilities,
housing, economic development, the environment, transportation, community facilities, parks and
public utilities to assist in the guiding and control of community development and renewal.
Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social and physical factors affecting land use and
prepares or requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data.
Prepares statistical tabulations, computations, charts and graphs to illustrate plans and studies in
areas such as population, housing, neighborhood planning, transportation and land use.
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Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports applying to specified private and public
planning projects and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
A Bachelors degree in Urban/City Planning, Public Administration, Public Administration or
related field is required, plus zero to two years of experience in a similar or related position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports,
and legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business con-espondence, and procedure
manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, commissions and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations,
probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, fundamentals of plane and solid
geometry, trigonometry and permutations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination
of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and
factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Ability to use Word, Excel, Access and similar computer applications, as well as ArcView,
ArcInfo and other similar GIS applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Drivers License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving
mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
COMMENTS
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