PLANNER I

Summary

The Planner I works as part of the Planning and Development Services team to perform complex professional-level work in current and comprehensive planning. We are seeking a creative, highly skilled, and collaborative individual to support the goals and initiatives of the city.

Responsibilities

Important responsibilities of the Planner I include, but are not limited to

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of land development codes and plans that pertain to land use, rezoning, special use, variances, and subdivisions.
• Participate in the review of development proposals and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; write staff reports; present recommendations to Planning Commission, City Commission, and Board of County Commissioners.
• The Planner I will provide Planner of the Day assistance and respond to general procedural inquiries from the public regarding the development process.
• Conduct research regarding property characteristics and history utilizing a wide variety of data sources.

Qualifications

• One (1) year professional planning experience in urban planning or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, urban design, or a closely related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of good planning theory and design, and the abilities to apply this to both current and long-range goals of the community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled with Microsoft computer software and able to provide graphs, maps, and publisher-type planning documents.
• Experience in ArcGIS Pro is desirable.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)