Long Range and Neighborhood Planner (Danville)

Responsible for the implementation strategy of the Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood Action Plan for the Planning Division. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the long-range vision of the City of Danville, updates to state laws, planning trends and methods, and public outreach strategies. Coordinates community engagement and programs designed to strengthen neighborhoods for the Planning Division according to the Neighborhood Action Plan. Performs customer service; receives and responds to requests for information related to long-range planning processes and procedures; provides information and answers questions regarding planning activities; interprets and explains applicable local, state, and federal, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Serves as a technical expert for long range and neighborhood planning through oversight of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Manages the implementation and annual reporting of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Implementation Strategy, and Neighborhood Action Plan.
• Reviews, manages, and processes complex long range planning requests/projects in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and other adopted plans, studies, and development standards.
• Manages neighborhood plan development, outreach, and implementation, assisting neighborhoods with forming neighborhood associations and neighborhood maintenance and enhancement.
• Develops and manages neighborhood and community engagement strategies for the Planning Division and the department.
• Maintains files, records, and prepares reports related to grant activities for grants issued and received.
• Reviews and analyzes rezoning, subdivision, and site plans for comprehensive plan compliance.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the long-range vision of the City of Danville, updates to state laws, planning trends and methods, and public outreach strategies; recommends changes and updates to planning regulations and policies in relation to changing demographics and other population shifts and updates and additions to laws and regulations.
• Provides customer service; receives and responds to requests for information related to long-range planning processes and procedures; provides information and answers questions regarding planning activities; interprets and explains applicable local, state, and federal, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures; initiates problem resolution and/or negotiates resolution with various stakeholders.

• Performs additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning, or a related field; and a minimum of two years of professional level experience in long range planning.

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs, frequently, or negligible amounts constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others.
• Frequent standing, sitting, lifting, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, climbing, hearing, talking.
• Occasional pushing/pulling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Frequently experiences performing multiple tasks simultaneously, frequent change of tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations.
• Rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This work is performed in an office environment and sites. There may be respiratory hazards weekly; noise and vibration, wetness/humidity monthly; and seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. There are occasional mechanical and fire hazards, physical danger, or abuse. There is rare exposure to chemical and electrical hazards. Requires employee to wear protective equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.