JOB
The Planner II position performs intermediate professional work, including review and processing of current planning projects such as rezoning applications, conditional use permits, site plans, and plats. Work involves independent review of development applications, communication with the public, presenting to the Town Council and Planning Commission, and coordinating within and between Town departments.
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Reviews development applications in the public and administrative process
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May lead the Development Review Committee, an interdepartmental staff committee
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Produces technical staff reports for public hearing items and technical review letters for administrative review items
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Facilitates public meetings and presents to the Town Council and Planning Commission; may also facilitate and present to other committees as needed
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Reviews building permits for zoning compliance; may review sign permits and zoning permits as needed
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Advises applicants; prepares staff reports and comment letters; prepares meeting agendas and follow-up documents
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Responds to inquiries about planning and zoning topics; researches answers to provide thorough information
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Serves on Town and regional committees and task forces as needed
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Reviews development projects of other jurisdictions
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Participates in planning events as directed
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Performs site visits as needed to complete reviews or for final site plan inspections
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force
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Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions
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Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and night vision
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Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
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Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
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Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and operating motor vehicles or equipment
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Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
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Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)
