Performs difficult professional work participating in a variety of assignments in the planning department. Work involves the application of professional knowledge and skills in various municipal planning situations. Work in this class is at a higher level than the work of a Planner I. Work is distinguished by the level of complexity and the degree of independence with which the work is performed. Work in this class is performed by multiple positions and therefore typical tasks may not be indicative of every position. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Manager.

• Reviews site plans, preliminary subdivision plats, and construction plans for conformance with Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and modifications to the same. 
• Reviews building permit submittals for conformance with approved plans.
• Serves as the project manager for telecommunication, special use permit, subdivision, and site plan applications by acting as the applicant’s main point of contact and identifying and facilitating discussion about any interdepartmental conflicts and issues.
• Reviews telecommunication submittals. 
• Reviews rezonings and Comprehensive Plan amendments.
• Performs informal interpretations of the UDO as part of the development review process. 
• Assigns addresses to new development.
• Compiles the development review committee’s comments and distributes to the applicant.
• Conducts informal discussions with prospective applicants regarding development applications and processes. 
• Facilitates and leads pre-submittal meetings with prospective applicants.
• Performs site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. 
• Assists with final plat reviews. 
• Reviews annexation petitions.
• Prepares reports, makes presentations and recommendations in planning-related issues to the Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council.
• Processes road re-namings and road closings.
• Processes variance, special use permit, and appeal requests.
• Recommends and prepares revisions to Unified Development Ordinance.
• Researches, investigates and prepares written reports on planning policies and issues.
• Provides assistance to citizens, developers, and public officials regarding zoning and related matters.
• Conducts research and manages special projects as assigned including the issuance of RFPs and the management of consultants. 
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of land use planning; thorough knowledge of town codes and plans; ability to make recommendations based on findings in studies, field observation and public contacts; ability to use computers, GIS, and other technologies in the analysis and presentation of information; ability to use software to prepare and deliver clear, concise and effective oral and written presentations to the general public, appointed boards and elected officials; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, and state officials, the general public, employees, developers, and consultants; ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision; ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects; ability to be a problem solver; ability to work effectively as part of a team.Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in city and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, or related field, and considerable experience in planning or related field.