Planning Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, manages all development related applications and materials submitted to the Planning division for review. Completes planning and zoning reviews for applications that are limited in scope and conducts zoning research under the direction of the Planning Manager or other Planners. These reviews may include: business licenses, signage, building permits, accessory dwelling unit permits, and other land use applications. This position offers professional advice and guidance to both the development community and citizens, who approach the Community Development department counter for assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and routes development applications as submitted by the development community and public.
• Creates and maintains electronic files for each development application submitted.
• Processes development applications, sign permits, and zoning research requests.
• Assists in the processing of building permits through the certification of zoning compliance.
• Processes and reviews accessory dwelling unit permits for zoning compliance.
• Staffs the Community Development counter and phone to answer questions concerning planning and development applications.
• Interprets the city’s development related ordinances and policies in the review of development applications and in response to inquiries from the general public.
• Coordinates with development applicants in the processing of their applications.
• Reviews and interprets commercial and residential development plans.
• Answers questions of the general public regarding planning and zoning in Draper.
• Directs questions or concerns received from the general public that do not regard planning and zoning matters to the appropriate department, division or representative.
• Occasionally present development applications to the Draper City Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator.
• Provides support to the Planners on land use and ordinance studies.
• Promotes a high level of customer service in the department and good public relations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, real estate, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience – Four years of customer service experience in a development, permitting, or relevant environment,
• License – Valid Utah Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of –
  • Objectives, principles and practices of city planning and development permitting, and code administration
• Skill with –
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Personal organization and work load management

• • Word processing, spread sheet, and other personal computer applications

• Ability to –

• • Learn complex regulations and interpret them consistently
  • Maintain a strong orientation to customer service and a positive attitude
  • Collect, organize, research, and analyze often complex information
  • Work effectively in stressful environments
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with other city staff, members of the development community, and the public

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Occasionally lifts or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position has exposure to stressful situations. Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints. May drive a motor vehicle. Attendance at evening meetings on occasion.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Salary : $21 - $34