Planner II

Location: 1410 CD Planning & Development
Pay Grade: A14
FLSA Status: Exempt

Under general supervision, performs professional planning duties.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Assists the public with inquiries and requests for information regarding the planning process, code standards, and practice design issues.
• Prepares reports for the City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
• Reviews, analyzes and processes development permits, plans, maps and related documents to completion, recommending changes as needed.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of written plans, studies, staff reports and Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments.
• Conducts site visits.
• Answers questions from consultants, developers, engineers, planners, landscape architects, and the general public.
• Reviews reports and consults with department staff on project review issues.
• Serves as department representative and liaison at committee and commission meetings and other related events, when needed.
• Completes special studies.
• Assists in the research and development of City planning policies and procedures, as required.
• Gives presentations to committees, commissions and the general public.
• Attends meetings, classes and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by two to four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Driver's License. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.

Tasks involve the ability to exert minimal physical effort in sedentary work, typically involving some combination of balancing, feeling, handling, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.