Associate Planner

Job Description

DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of planning-related activities 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB TASKS: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1. Accepts permit applications, checks for accuracy and completeness, calculates and collects fees, issues receipts, and enters the application into the permit tracking system.
2. Reviews permits for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
3. Issues permits and coordinates inspections.
4. Reviews site plans, subdivision plans, plats, forest conservation applications and other environmental remediation applications.
5. Responds to public inquiries regarding zoning information, including requirements for setbacks, parking, permitted and special exception uses, signage, lot size, etc.
6. Perform research on a variety of topics and provide analysis for administration review.
7. Learn and understand floodplains, floodplain management, Maryland Critical Area law and other environmental considerations
8. Prepare presentations and other support for Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Historic Commission, City Council and other entities, as needed.
9. Conducts field research and site visits.
10. Provides assistance with code enforcement matters, as needed.
11. Performs a variety of office related functions, including records management, preparation of printing materials, presentation materials, telephone answering, etc.
12. Performs emergency response duties as necessary.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER RELATED FACTORS:

• Is exposed to disagreeable working conditions while conducting site evaluations in bad weather and is occasionally exposed to the potential for injury when walking through structures during site evaluations.
• Must wear proper protective equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Physical effort required includes sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must have the ability to move about on construction sites.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to foster effective relationships within and outside the Department.
• Ability to work closely with communities in the development and completion of solutions to difficult planning and zoning problems.
• Excellent personal computer skills with working knowledge of presentation, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Proven ability to effectively manage several complex projects at one time.
• Working knowledge of the GIS (Geographic Information System) database.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

  Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field and one (1) year of experience in land use planning.

Company Description

Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• Personal time
• Sick Time
• Vacation time
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance