Long Range and Neighborhood Planner

Description Responsible for the implementation strategy of the Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood Action Plan for the Planning Division. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the long-range vision of the City of Danville, updates to state laws, planning trends and methods, and public outreach strategies. Coordinates community engagement and programs designed to strengthen neighborhoods for the Planning Division according to the Neighborhood Action Plan. Performs customer service; receives and responds to requests for information related to long-range planning processes and procedures; provides information and answers questions regarding planning activities; interprets and explains applicable local, state, and federal, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Serves as a technical expert for long range and neighborhood planning through oversight of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Manages the implementation and annual reporting of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Implementation Strategy, and Neighborhood Action Plan. Reviews, manages, and processes complex long range planning requests/projects in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and other adopted plans, studies, and development standards. Manages neighborhood plan development, outreach, and implementation, assisting neighborhoods with forming neighborhood associations and neighborhood maintenance and enhancement. Develops and manages neighborhood and community engagement strategies for the Planning Division and the department. Maintains files, records, and prepares reports related to grant activities for grants issued and received. Reviews and analyzes rezoning, subdivision, and site plans for comprehensive plan compliance. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the long-range vision of the City of Danville, updates to state laws, planning trends and methods, and public outreach strategies; recommends changes and updates to planning regulations and policies in relation to changing demographics and other population shifts and updates and additions to laws and regulations. Provides customer service; receives and responds to requests for information related to long-range planning processes and procedures; provides information and answers questions regarding planning activities; interprets and explains applicable local, state, and federal, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures; initiates problem resolution and/or negotiates resolution with various stakeholders. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Performs additional duties as assigned Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning, or a related field; and a minimum of two years of professional level experience in long range planning.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed aboveCertifications/Licenses Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria Job Knowledge Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.ReadingAdvanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. WritingAdvanced: Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. MathAdvanced: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables. Communication SkillsDecisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of dependence and Decision-MakingNormally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.Technical SkillsWork requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.Fiscal ResponsibilitiesCompletes research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry. Has responsibility for monitoring budget/fiscal expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for a work unit of less than department size (programs, activities, projects or small organizational units) or responsibility for fiscal management of capital project(s). May recommend budget allocations.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temporary employees. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs, frequently, or negligible amounts constantly. Adequate vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others. Frequent standing, sitting, lifting, walking, carrying, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, climbing, hearing, talking. Occasional pushing/pulling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, balancing. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. Frequently experiences performing multiple tasks simultaneously, frequent change of tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations. Rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime, tedious or exacting work. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT This work is performed in an office environment and sites. There may be respiratory hazards weekly; noise and vibration, wetness/humidity monthly; and seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. There are occasional mechanical and fire hazards, physical danger, or abuse. There is rare exposure to chemical and electrical hazards. Requires employee to wear protective equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.

Created: 2025-12-03