Planner II

 

Position Function - Under the direction of the  Director and/or Designee, performs assigned duties necessary to process and review applications for plats, development plans, site plans, special use permits, zoning verification letters, variance applications, zoning and ordinance amendments and other planning applications for compliance with all applicable standards. Responsible to assist in maintaining the highest of standards and compliance with the City’s development strategies: the Unified Development Code, the Future Land Use Plan, urban planning practices, and other related local, state, and federal laws and regulations.









Essential Duties% of Performance 
 

Performs assigned duties necessary to process and review applications (plats, development plans, site plans, special use permits, zoning requests, variance applications, zoning and ordinance amendments) for compliance with all applicable regulations and ordinances. Requires researching the Tarrant Appraisal District Metadata and the City of Keller's Laserfiche and hard copy files for plats, conveyance documents, ownership information, etc. Develops related staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances and presents the applications to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Council. Works with all Development Review Committee divisions and departments (Building Services, Code Enforcement, Fire Department, Public Works, Economic Development, GIS, etc.) for both development requests as well as violations of the related codes. This position also is the primary contact for and has the responsibility to manage the addressing of property and noticing the other departments and governmental agencies of the changes or new addresses in the City of Keller.  80%


Performs assigned duties necessary to develop maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate land use plans and planning concepts; assists in maintaining land planning records, files and maps. Assists with Open Records Requests and Records Retention. 15%


Performs additional duties as assigned.5%






Total:100%











Physical Demandb



BalancingO



BendingR



CarryingF



ClimbingR
LegendCrawlingR



CrouchingO
C - ContinuousFine DexterityF



Foot ControlsO
F - FrequentlyHandlingF



HearingC
O - OccasionallyKneelingR



LiftingO
R - RarelyPushing/PullingF



Reaching F
N - NeverStandingF



SittingF



StoopingO



TwistingO



VisionC



WalkingO












Physical Demand Descriptions(The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.)








Bending/Climbing/Balancing - picking up supplies, files, boxes, maps and schematics; and stairs, walking, standing, site inspections, drill exercises, uneven terrain, etc.Carrying/Lifting - supplies, files, boxes, maps, schematics, work aids, etc. Fine Dexterity - telephone, keyboard, "ten key" or calculator, computer hardware, software usage, etc.Foot Controls - driving, standing, stairs, walking, uneven terrain, etc. Hearing - customer assistance, telephone, verbal direction, meetings, work site, etc.Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - supplies, files, file boxes, retrieving, work aids/tools, etc.Standing - making presentations, assisting customers, directing meetings, site inspections, drill exercises, etc.Sitting - desk work, meetings, driving, etc.Vision - computer and desk work, site inspections, budget, invoices, contracts, driving, plans review, etc. Walking - to and from office; around office; to and from buildings; assisting customers; etc.








Machines, Tools, Equipment and/or Work Aids(The following list is intended to provide examples of possible machines, equipment, tools and/or work aids that might be needed to perform position functions/duties and should not to be construed as a comprehensive or complete catalog.  This list does not include and does not supersede any requirements with respect to safety or protective equipment, uniforms, apparel, gear or apparatuses required for the performance of any duties described herein.)Audio/Visual, Calculator,