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CITY OF ST GEORGE Planner II or III in ST GEORGE, Utah
Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of professional and
technical duties for the City of St. George related to community planning and development.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only
and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Reviews application requests and development plans for site plans, conditional use permits, re-zoning
petitions, site inspections, subdivisions, hillside development, etc. to monitor community compliance
with the city's General Plan; zoning, development, and sign ordinances; and other city policies and
plans.
- Meets with the general public to answer and discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists
the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; and follows up with public
to apprise of city policy and decisions.
- Conducts field research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community
development; presents findings to Planning Commission, and City Council; and prepares written reports
in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.
- Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local
planning, zoning, and development.
- Participates in public meetings; prepares and makes presentations to the Planning Commission and
City Council meetings relating to development applications, conditional use permits, code amendments,
and zoning amendments; and insures that accurate records are kept.
- Participates in project review meetings with various city departments, city appointed boards, and
developer representatives; identifies problem areas related to zoning; and presents options for
compliance.
- Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the zoning and land use maps up to date. Is familiar with
Arc View GIS software.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing,
and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work
performed. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban
planning, public administration, or a closely related field. If a degree is not a closely related field,
experience in planning may be substituted for education requirement.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning or
closely related field. A Master's degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience
requirement.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be
obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Principles, techniques, and objectives of land use planning.
• Relevant planning and zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge and experience in customer service or dealing with the public in a professional environment.
Ability to:
• Compose clear and concise written and oral reports, including report preparation and presentation, data
collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and preparation of techni cal comments.
• Read and understand design drawings, topographic maps, and construction plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads,
subordinates, the public, and of icials and employees of other jurisdictions.
Planner III -- Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of professional and
technical duties for the City of St. George related to community planning and development, redevelopment,
and growth. Coordinates division activities in the absence of the Director
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only
and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Reviews application requests and development plans for site plans, conditional use permits, re-
zoning petitions, site inspections, subdivisions, hillside development, etc. to monitor community
compliance with the city's General Plan; zoning, development, and sign ordinances; and other city
policies and plans.
- Participates in public meetings; prepares and makes presentations to the Planning Commission and
City Council meetings relating to development applications, conditional use permits, code
amendments, and zoning amendments; and insures that accurate records are kept.
- Coordinates with the City Attorney, City Engineer, building officials, Planning Commission, Board
of Adjustment, and other officials in matters relating to planning, zoning, and development in the
city.
- Meets with the general public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and city officials to answer
and discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and
presents public questions to management; and follows up with public to apprise of city policy and
decisions.
- Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local
planning, zoning, and development.
- In the absence of the Director, conducts the Development Staff Review Meeting for new
development with various city departments such as engineering, building, power, police, water,
sewer, and fire; city appointed boards; and developer representatives. Identifies problem areas related
to zoning and presents options for compliance.
- Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the zoning and land use maps up to date. Is familiar
with Arc View GIS software.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing,
and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work
performed. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban
planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning or
closely related field. A Master's degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience
requirement with a minimum of three (3) actual years of experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be
obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained through out employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Principles of urban planning, including plan implementation techniques.
• State Municipal Land Use Development and Management Act.
• Knowledge and experience in customer service or dealing with the public in a professional environment.
Ability to:
• Compose clear and concise written and oral reports, including report preparation and presentation, data
collection, analysis and