HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.h. New Positions in 2003CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: NEW POSITIONS IN 2003
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
PREPARED BY: PAULA GRAFF,
AGENDA
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ATTACHMENTS: ASST PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED BY:
Attached is the proposed job description for the newly created position of Assistant Planner. This position will
assist the planner by providing information to members of the public on land use applications and zoning
questions; assisting in the review of development and related land use permit applications, site plans, variance
applications, etc. and examining plans for compliance with established city ordinances and county and state
regulations.
The position will be assigned to the Community Development Department and will be supervised by the City
Planner. This is an AFSCME union position. The position is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2003 budget and
recruitment is planned to start upon Council approval.
The other new positions being proposed for 2003 are an additional Police Sergeant, an additional Building
Maintenance Worker in the Community Center, an additional Maintenance Worker in the Public Works
Department, and an additional Police Officer. Recruitment for the Public Works Maintenance Worker will be
delayed until March or April and the Police Officer will not be hired until July. Recruitment for the other
positions will begin immediately upon Council approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ACCEPT THE NEWLY CREATED JOB DESCRIPTION
OF CITY PLANNER AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BEGIN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ALSO
MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO RECRUIT FOR THE POSITIONS OF POLICE SERGEANT,
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER, MAINTENANCE WORKER, AND POLICE OFFICER
ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE OUTLINED.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE -UP
JANUARY 2003
POSITION TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Assistant Planner
Community Development Department
City Planner
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical and professional work relating to a wide
range of planning issues affecting current and future land use and municipal development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provides information as requested to developers, property owners and interested persons
on land use applications and zoning questions as they relate to city ordinances and
regulations.
2. Assists in the review of development and related land use permit applications, site plans,
variance applications, etc. and examines for compliance with established city ordinances
and county and state regulations.
3. Analyzes and prepares reports with findings and recommendations on various land use
proposals as directed by the City Planner.
4. Assists in the preparation of materials and representative graphics for presentation to the
Planning Commission and/or City Council relating to specific issues to be considered
such as site plans, plats, variances, ordinances and other documents as required.
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Assists in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including amendments as
needed or required.
Identifies various municipal problems and concerns, helps develop alternative solutions,
prepares recommendations and implements approved programs.
Assists other city staff in the preparation of various reports on planning/ development
issues and projects.
Meets with developers, citizens and neighborhood groups to explain development
proposals and to explain the plan's compatibility with overall zoning and plan regulations
as requested.
9. Provides basic drafting and design assistance for specific planning projects as needed.
10. Performs other duties and assignments as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's Degree in planning, urban studies or closely related field
2. One year planning or related experience.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. The principles, practices, organization, administration, evaluation and purpose of land use
planning including zoning and comprehensive planning.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizen groups,
commissions, developers and others, and work with the public in a positive manner.
3. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to organize and manage a multitude of tasks, delegate and prioritize work and
effectively accomplish tasks within deadlines.
5. Computer skills to include word processing.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's Degree in planning, urban studies or closely related field.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone, personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and motor vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is moderately noisy.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job
description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee
and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the
job change.
STATUS NON - EXEMPT