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CCR2007043. . . COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO RESOLUTION #043-2007 RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF PLANNER AND APPROVE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE WHEREAS, The City Administrator has developed the attached Job Description for the position of Planner; and WHEREAS, The Common Council must approve the creation of this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby approve the creation of the position of Planner in accordance with the attached job description with the 2007 salary range as follows: Minimum $47,724 Midpoint $58,486 Maximum $69,247 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the existing position of Associate Planner will be eliminated effective March 5, 2007 subject to the adoption of Resolution #044-2007. DATED THIS 2ih DAY OF February ,2007 SPONSORED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Ald. Nancy Salentine Ald. Eileen Madden Ald. Neil Borgman This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #043-2007 which was adopted by the Common Council of the Cit of Muskego. , L{IY (), CI 2/2007mb . . . Planner 1808 City of Muskego Position Description Name: Adam Trzebiatowski Department: Planning Department Position Title: Planner Pay Grade: 57 FLSA: N Date: January 2007 Reports To: Planning Director 57 - 2007 Salary Scale: Min: $47,724; Mid. $58,486; Max: $69,247 Purpose of Position The purpose of this position is to provide a broad range of planning functions and support, including zoning ordinance administration and enforcement along with cartographic information support to citizens, staff, and elected officials. Other primary duties include land information management, comprehensive planning, and assistance with tasks assigned to the Department, including but not limited to Conservation and Urban Forestry. The work is performed under the direction of the department's Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides zoning reviews in conjunction with permit applications that do not require Plan Commission approval. Researches and applies Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinances. Oversees correspondence regarding zoning enforcement, planning, site plan review, violations and design matters. Review development plans, construction drawings, site plans, documents, technical studies, maps and reports for compliance with Comprehensive Plan, codes, ordinances and state law. Prepares and presents recommendations to Director and Planning Commission regarding development proposals. Review applications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with codes, Comprehensive Plan, etc. Recommends application approval, denial or modification. Acts as staff project leader for major development plans and special projects or reports, as assigned by the Director of Planning. Advises the builders, developers and the public, in preparation and filing a variety of applications such as zoning changes, variance applications, permits, tract approval, site plans, design review, residential development use permits and other development related services.; receives and reviews applications for completeness and assures compliance with standards, policies and regulations. Enforces zoning ordinance under the guidance of the Planning Director. Assists in maintaining updates and enforcing zoning, floodplain and land division ordinances. Recommends zoning ordinance amendments. Assists, advises, counsels and guide applicants through zoning process. Maintains specific graphic and text layers of information on digital maps, including but not limited to structure foot prints, zoning, land use, city addresses, and special districts, on a backup basis to the GIS Coordinator. Planner 1808 . Undertakes special projects which require the use and analysis of GIS data. Creates, maintains, and updates planning related databases. Coordinates information collection and dissemination with GIS staff. Assists in providing support for geographic information system users. Provides web update, design and support for Department as needed. Records violation information and compiles case history for possible legal action. Performs field inspections to verify land information and form accurate representations of physical and man-made environments. Maintains knowledge of urban planning information sources, research techniques and zoning. Staff representative to Board of Appeals. Prepares agendas, notices, and informational reports for Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervises the Recording Secretary. Assists in preparation and presentation of information for Common Council, Plan Commission, Community Development Authority and other City Boards, Committees, advisory groups, and Commissions under the direction of the Planning Director. Staffs committees, Boards, and Common Council in the absence of the Planning Director. Prepares forms, including permits and applications. . Analyzes studies and plans. Designs, administers and analyzes community surveys under the direction of the Planning Director. Provides information regarding planning goals, policies, projects and practices to landowners, advisory groups and the general public. Develops displays and fact sheets for distribution. Distributes informational brochures and bulletins. Advises other interested persons, agencies, committees regarding technical watershed matters. Assists with the development of resolutions and ordinances. Under the direction of the Planning Director, serves as supporting contact between City and other agencies, such as Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, UW- Extension, county, and local governments. Attends and participates in public meetings as needed. Additional Tasks and Responsibilities While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Assists staff with technical, physical and non-technical tasks. Assists landowners in completing permit applications. Perform digitizing and data input tasks required for map and database development. . Participates in on-going training. . . . Planner 1808 Assists in developing and updating forms and procedures. Answers telephone. Distributes mail. Performs drafting and designs for commissions and boards. Files documents. Photocopies, collates, and prints materials. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related field, two or more years urban or regional planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. AICP certification is preferred or application and certification is desired once qaulified. Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license required. CAD and GIS experience required, with prior experience in AutoDesk and ESRI platforms preferred. Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license required. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data. Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Ability to learn department policies, procedures and regulations. Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as billing invoices, annual report, newspaper copy, technical studies, spreadsheets, aerial photos, grant applications, inspection reports, engineering reports, UDC manual, maps, State administrative codes and Statutes, City ordinances, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with elected and appointed City officials, Building Inspectors, Assessor Department personnel, Planning personnel, landowners, developers, engineers and the general public. Mathematical Ability Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising and managing. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria. . . . Planner 1808 Physical Requirements Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as motor vehicle, drafting instruments, scales, tape measure, computer terminal, typewriter, calculator/adding machine and telephone. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing slightly-skilled movements such as typing. Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration and stand for long periods of time. Ability to recognize and identity degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. The City of Muskego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Employee's Signature Supervisor's Signature Date Date