Under general supervision, performs professional planning work in current planning, long range planning, and historic preservation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Provides technical and professional planning services to achieve consistent and controlled growth in the City; assures project plans are in conformance to Department goals, and in compliance with local, state and Federal codes and regulations; Reviews and evaluates project designs, plans, technical documents and special use permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements. Manages long range planning projects including annexation, historic preservation, residential building permits, variances, and infrastructure assessment. Works with the public in resolving questions concerning the City's zoning, subdivision and historic preservation ordinances. Reviews development plans with developers, builders, utility companies, and other City departments; summarizes all input for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Assists the department in implementing a continuing planning process to update the City's general plan and zoning ordinance. Records petitions and researches property history and ownership to process annexation requests. Reviews and processes a variety of applications, permits and plans. Conducts research and analysis on City ordinances, rules and regulations. Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning and permit review; provides general plan information within scope of authority. Performs other duties as assigned or required. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in planning or related field, and two (2) year’s experience or on-the-job training in public sector planning; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Depending on the needs of the City, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain certain technical certifications.