City Planner Job at CITY OF SUNLAND PARK

CITY OF SUNLAND PARK Sunland Park, NM 88063

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and conducts studies of land use and other designated urban planning and development programs which includes participating in developing methodologies for related planning projects to maximize public benefits.

2. Engages in highly technical research and analysis of population, housing, property ownership, social and economic demographics, transportation, environmental impact, and other specialized aspects of urban and extraterritorial jurisdiction areas.

3. Evaluate survey findings, identify significant issues, determines options, document findings and develop recommendations for use on the complex subdivision, land use, city and urban design and site analysis projects.

4. Prepare elements of the Sunland Park Comprehensive Plan. Coordinated changes to City ordinances.

5. Process applications such as special use applications and zone requests, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations and with the City’s comprehensive plan.

6. Review preliminary and final plats, and design and construction plans. Prepare draft and final copies of graphics including maps, photographs, tables, and design concept drawings.

7. Plans and direct application, review, interpretation, and modification of regulations of zoning ordinances, reparation, processing and presentation of related applications and other technical support for Planning and Zoning Commission.

8. Conduct plan review of permit applications if necessary.

9. Proposed ordinance amendments based on current planning activities and programs. Assures compliance with all planning related codes and ordinances through proactive code enforcement efforts.

10. Coordinate permit application review and other zoning Ordinance requirements. Investigate and prepare explanations regarding application of zoning regulations to specific existing or planned projects of facilities.

11. Prepares and presents zoning verification documents and department recommendations on appeals, special exceptions, and variances. Check drawings for compliance, request maps to locate structures, photograph structures in applications, confirm history and legal status of cases, compile application area mailing list, approve notification letters to affected parties, verify that application is advertised as required, receive, and respond to comments about application’s request, and review applications with staff for recommendations.

12. Complete and post meeting agendas, present cases for approval or denial, record and check commission actions.

13. Represent the department and provide technical support, information, and guidance on planning issues within scope of accountability.

14. Consults with land developer, engineers, architects, attorneys, real estate agents, brokers, board, commission, concerned citizens, community groups and public officials to discuss proposed subdivisions of land, zoning, or other City planning issues.

15. Collaborate with other planning professionals to integrate assigned programs with zoning, transportation, parks, utilities, or similar programs, as necessary.

16. Participate in meetings, which include developing and delivering presentations of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, other boards, commissions, or public groups as required.

17. Respond to request for subdivision requirements, comprehensive planning documents, land development applications, land use documents, and other planning documents.

18. Perform miscellaneous incidental related professional and administrative duties contributing to worker or subordinates during temporary absences as qualified by carrying our specified duties to maintain continuity of normal services, if delegated.

19. Serve on ad hoc committees and engage in special projects as required. Participates in professional meetings, conferences, and training seminars to stay abreast of changes and trends of the profession.

20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Follow CDC and NMDOH Guidelines

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sunland Park, NM 88063: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Urban planning: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person




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