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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. 5. R 7 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