HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-07-J01P Job Description_Planning CoordinatorCITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a job description and pay
grade [Planning Coordinator]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Job description for a Planning Coordinator has been
created at the non-union pay grade of N7.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator, Development Services Director and
Human Resource Director recommend the approval of the job description and
pay grade.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Job Description – Planning Coordinator
PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay
REVIEWED BY:
AGENDA ITEM: J1P
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE
[PLANNING COORDINATOR]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director proposes the creation of a Planning
Coordinator position; AND,
WHEREAS, the addition of the position of Planning Coordinator will provide day-to-day
oversight of planning operations; AND,
WHEREAS, the pay grade for the position shall be N7; AND,
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director and Human Resource Director recommend
establishing the position and approving the job description and pay grade.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 7th day of June 2021 that it hereby approves the job description and pay grade for Planning
Coordinator.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Planning Coordinator Reports to: Community Development Director
Dept/Div: Development Services Direct Reports: Sr. Planner, Planner
Pay Grade: N7 FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, provides administrative
coordination and management of planning, zoning, transportation networks, infrastructure
needs, parks and trail systems and management of staff involved in these functions;
performs initial development site plan and subdivision overviews, assists in the department’s
current and long range planning activities, and development and monitoring of the operating
budget for the department. Completes special projects as assigned and serves in the
absence of the Community Development Director; attends meetings with other City
departments, Boards, Commissions, City Council, and other groups as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Manages day-to-day activities of planning staff.
2. Reviews requests for zoning changes and proposed subdivision plans, plats and site plans and supervises
and recommends the redesigning of subdivisions when required. Is knowledgeable of and endeavors to
meet the requirements of city, state, and federal regulations.
3. Provides policy guidance for the planning process; reviews and stays current with legislative and
procedural changes related to planning and development issues; recommends and develops policies.
4. Supervises preparation of zoning ordinance and zoning maps and the revision of such ordinance and
maps.
5. Performs independent work developing analysis, and recommendations for preliminary plats, final plats,
and site plans for compliance to applicable ordinances, principles of good planning and land use practices
and various plans.
6. Manages and supervises planning division operations to achieve goals within available resources;
delegates work to subordinates, trains new employees, and administers annual performance evaluations of
division staff.
7. Notifies and consults with the Community Development Director regarding projects, prioritizing work items,
potential problems and needs.
8. Attends, presents information regarding staff’s position, and responds to questions at public meetings,
before the City Council, Planning and zoning Commission, and special project meetings on annexations,
rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, master plans, ordinance amendments, , vacation requests,
grading plans, plats, site plans, permitted conditional use permits, redevelopment guidelines, code
amendments, etc. Listens to proposals and assists the Director of Community Development in making
recommendations as necessary.
9. Presents to neighborhood groups, realtors, civic groups, business groups and other interested parties and
responds to various questions from the general public, developers, consultants, builders, realtors, and
other governmental entities on the activities of the department and city.
10. Assists the Director of Community Development with long-range planning and zoning projects including
review and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood planning, parks planning and trail planning.
11. Studies the City’s population and current use of land through surveys, field investigations and other
research methods. Analyzes the information, maps land areas, projects program costs and predicts
trends.
12. Explains and provides guidance relative to the City’s planning and zoning operations, including applicable
codes within area of responsibility to the public, architects, engineers, contractors, and other interested
parties.
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13. Assists other City departments with planning-related services.
14. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision
making; to identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant
information and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
2. Display strong analytical and exceptional communication skills.
3. Perform in a self-directed fashion.
4. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and
completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
5. Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
6. Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
7. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating,
as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
8. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City Council, City
employees, vendors and other agencies.
10. Ability to work independently as well as in an overall team environment is essential.
11. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring that that all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in planning, urban development or a closely related field.
2. American Institute of Certified Planners Certification or the ability to receive the certification within six
months of employment.
3. Five years of related work experience with at least 2 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience
preferred.
4. Access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the
assigned area.
5. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning as well as strong analytical, writing
and communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff, developers,
contractors, colleagues, elected officials and the general public.
2. Ability to read, analyze and clearly interpret professional publications, technical manuals and complex
regulations and to communicate these in understandable terms.
3. Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and
office equipment.
4. Able to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen.
5. Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
6. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic
devices and handwritten) in English with other employees and the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
3. Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Position will include meetings,
presentations and events during weekends and evenings.
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