General Description Of Position

This position solves problems and smooths the path from pre-application to final approvals. Under general supervision and/or direction, performs research on prior land use actions, advises applicants and citizens on current zoning procedures, and reviews, refers and approves minor building permits for remodeling, decks, pools, and other accessory structures.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Responds to telephone, written and in-person requests from the public for information and interpretation related to the City's Development Code, rules, policies, procedures and regulations and facilitates resolution of conflicting views on project requirements; Advises applicants and citizens on the current zoning of property. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.

- Provides research assistance to the public and planners regarding prior land use actions on land within the City of Hot Springs ;Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public on the city's development policies, procedures, and standards and other land use matters including the current zoning of property. May assist in research of these matters.  . This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.

- Analyzes and reviews development proposals or applications generally minor in nature such as, subdivisions, architectural reviews, development permits, variance applications, building permits, and temporary use permits for compliance with appropriate planning principles, regulations, and policies. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.

- Assists with the intake and sufficiency review of land use applications; Reviews and approves building permits for zoning compliance. . This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.

- Reviews and approves minor development permits and temporary use applications under supervision and/or direction. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.

- Reviews and approves minor building permits for remodeling, decks, pools, and other accessory structures under supervision and/or direction. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.

- Prepares technical staff reports and presents to the Board of Zoning Adjustment Board, Board of Adjustment and Appeals or other boards and commissions; Retrieves, manipulates, and summarizes information for planning reports; Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and conditions;  . This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.

- Designs and prepares illustrative and graphic presentation materials for public hearings and meetings; utilizes the city's mapping programs. This duty is performed monthly, about 5% of the time.

- Attend evening and weekend meetings; Performs other duties as assigned. This duty is performed as needed, about 5% of the time.

- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

In the event the applicant does not possess these requirements, the position may be filled as a Planner I (Paygrade 11, $16.81) depending on qualifications.

Job Description

Planner I Job Description

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Broad knowledge of planning, zoning and development; and familiarity with construction terminology and standards. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 1 to 6 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certification preferred. In the event the applicant does not possess these requirements, the position may be filled as a Planner I (Paygrade 11, $16.81) depending on qualifications.

Special Requirements

Drug Testing All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing; individual in this position will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Miscellaneous Information

Days & Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM