Comprehensive Planner

City of Lawton, OK

Begininning Salary:          $48,464.00 - $57,616.00 DOQ

Closing Date:                    Open until filled
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license or valid driver’s license from state of residency at date of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or a closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal and transportation planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience with additional education substituting on a year for year basis for the required experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to comprehend City Code and related land use regulation documents. Ability to review, analyze and interpret property legal descriptions, covenants, agreements and conditions of approval.  Performs complex and sensitive work in planning research, zoning and/or urban conservation. Knowledge of the practice of transportation planning. Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to municipal planning, land subdivision, zoning, environmental impact reports and land use. Preparation of grant applications.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Strong research, writing, and public speaking skills are needed.  Ability to effectively communicate in the English language complex issues orally and in writing with architects; contractors; developers; owners; supervisors; employees; Federal, State, and local elected and appointed officials; and the general public. Ability to operate the following tools and equipment:  personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and GIS software; motor vehicle; calculator; telephone; copy and fax machine; and various graphic design tools.

JOB DUTIES

Supervises short, long term and complex assignments with responsibility for project development. Supervises and trains transportation planners in their areas of work. Assists in budget preparation and administration. Interprets air quality environmental laws and regulations related to transportation.  Assures City projects and municipal code amendments are in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Analyzes current conditions and determines the future needs of the community. Provides staff support to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Technical Committee, Transportation Policy Committee and Air Quality Committee. Assist Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) manager with transit system (i.e. rider-ship surveys, route maps/studies, etc.).  Administers annual transportation work products and various other projects.

**This position requires successful completion of a City of Lawton drug screen and may require a physical examination as a condition of employment.**

Apply: Human Resources Department  1405 SW 11th St  Lawton, OK 73501 

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