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Job Description Position Title: City Planner Department: Community Development FLSA Status: Exempt Date: Updated May, 2023 Primary Objective of Position The purpose of this position is to perform professional tasks related to municipal planning, including current and long-range planning, implementation of the City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan, as well as administration of zoning and subdivision regulations. The position reports to the Planning Manager. Essential Functions of the Position Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or logical to the position. • Provide general planning related information to interested parties, such as citizens, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors/developers to result in well-informed customers • Answer questions and provide information on demographics, developments, the Comprehensive Plan, planning and zoning regulations, and permits and policies • Meet with developers and applicants to clearly explain the process associated with land use applications, and if necessary, suggest alternatives and resolve problems • Meet with developers and applicants to review draft land use proposals for timelines, consistency with zoning regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, and if applicable, economic development and environmental initiatives • Provide information to citizens, City staff, or other agencies regarding local land use regulations • Provide professional counsel and support to various parties, such as: the Planning Commission, the Environmental Policy Board, the Park and Recreation Commission, the City Council, the public and other City departments at meetings or otherwise to result in optimal functioning for each respective party • Prepare and submit staff reports and related documents (findings, resolutions, ordinances, conditional or interim use permits, variances, development agreements) on assigned land use applications, and if needed, attend meetings • Make presentations to the Planning Commission and occasionally the City Council • Collaborate with the Planning Division administrative assistant to ensure meeting notification procedures are met • Provide assistance and work closely as needed with the City's Engineering Department for design of certain public improvements such as trails, roadways, parking, and other utilities • Assist with gathering public input by coordinating meetings, sending notices, giving City Planner Page 1 of 4