Planner

Summary: Develops, coordinates, plans and evaluates neighborhood plans and programs; provides assistance and support to neighborhood organizations, community leaders and City officials; and serves as a representative to one or more City boards and/or standing committees.

Work Hours: This position will be expected to work a designated schedule established by the Department Head. Typical work hours may generally be 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is also expected this position will work other and /or additional hours including nights, weekends and /or holidays as necessary or requested in order to accomplish departmental goals.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties: include the following. Other and /or additional duties may be assigned. All assigned duties should be performed in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

Promotes and administers neighborhood plans, programs and services.

Assists neighborhood and community groups and associations including, but not limited to East End and West Side Main Street Associations and the East and West Side Neighborhood Associations.

Provides technical and/or other support, and serves as staff liaison to one or more of the following Board of Zoning Appeals, Municipal Planning Commission, Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission, City Council Committee on Urban Renewal and City Council Committee on Planning.

Prepares, implements and monitors approved neighborhood action, community development and/or revitalization plans.

Provides technical support and other assistance in zoning reviews.

Plans, organizes and manages special projects and/or events to promote the betterment of City Neighborhoods.

Prepares reports and/or gives presentations to neighborhood groups, community leaders and/or City officials.

Researches, reviews and/or responds to questions from neighborhood associations, City residents and/or business owners regarding issues, concerns and/or problems impacting the quality of life, development and/or revitalization in neighborhoods.

Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications / Licenses: Must Possess and maintain a valid State of West Virginia Driver's License;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; Adaptability - responds positively to change; Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers; Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Salary & Benefits: The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.