GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs responsible professional planning work of an advanced level in the overall City-Parish planning program. Work involves the coordination of a major divisional function. Supervises the review of preliminary layouts. May review rezoning applications, zoning waivers, exceptions and modifications to the zoning ordinance. Assists in the supervision, review and implementation of land use and development of action programs. Assists in the development of policies and administrative procedures. Serves as a section leader and leads subordinate employees in subdivision planning, zoning, long range planning, or economic development activities. Planners III are distinguished from Planners II by their leadership roles in the respective sections. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS:

Coordinates with the Director, staff and Commission on advanced, current planning, and/or the Geographic Information System; advises engineers, developers, attorneys and the general public regarding division and development of land as required by subdivision and zoning ordinances. Analyzes data, designs basic portions of the master plan, reviews and recommends specific revisions; reviews and prepares all data for public hearings for all subdivisions. Supervises staff responsible for gathering information regarding the implementation of the Master Plan. Prepares and supervises preparation of maps, reports and correspondence on zoning, land subdivision and related planning matters. Prepares and supervises preparation of displays, maps, charts, and distribution of Census information. May assist in the amendment of City-Parish Codes of Ordinances. May advise the general public, engineers, architects, developers and attorneys regarding division and development of land as required by subdivision and zoning ordinances.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in planning or a related field and one year experience in planning, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of urban planning. Knowledge of the techniques of planning research and of the municipal, state and federal agencies and procedures involved in urban planning. Knowledge of subdivision and zoning regulations, procedures and practices. Knowledge of economics, municipal finance, sociology, historic preservation and environmental protection as they apply to urban planning. Knowledge of the principles and practices of the Geographic Information System (GIS) program. Knowledge of financial management of federal and state grants. Knowledge of the principles and practices of technical report writing. Ability to organize, supervise and perform technical research on subdivision and zoning related issues. Ability to utilize a computer to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare technical, oral and written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public. Ability to present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to various groups and the general public. Ability to supervise lower level subordinate staff.

EXAMINATION:

Rating based upon training and experience as detailed on employment application.

SALARY:

$36,561 - $50,609

For Information Contact:

Troy L. Bunch

Planning Director

City-Parish Planning Commission

P.O. Box 1471

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821

Telephone 225/389-3144

Fax: 225/389-5342

Email: tbunch@brgov.com

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Visit us on the Web: www.brgov.com/dept/planning/