The Planner is a professional position and reports to the Development Services Director. This position is responsible for reviewing planning and zoning applications for compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC), the Edgerton Municipal Code, and any other adopted ordinance or resolution. These planning and zoning applications include but are not limited to, rezonings and special use permits, site development plans, plats, lot splits, and sign permits. This position will assist in preparing reports, presentations, and minutes for planning and zoning applications before the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council on an as needed basis.

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the Unified Development Code (UDC), and researches amendments to it to match the vision of the Edgerton City Council and the Envision Edgerton 2050 Comprehensive Plan. This position will help to ensure compliance with public hearing requirements are met. This position will also serve as the City’s ADA Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Reviews planning and zoning applications, civil and site plan documents, plats and lot splits submitted for compliance with the codes and ordinances of the City of Edgerton, and preparing them for submission to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in preliminary design meetings. Meetings generally entail a discussion of the permit process as well as a code review of preliminary plans or design concepts. Potential problems are identified. Advise as to possible approaches to gaining compliance with the codes or resolving related problems is put forth.

• Prepares written reports and detailed correspondences. Provides telephone and walk-in assistance to public regarding code requirements and interpretations.

• Prepares staff reports, minutes, and agendas for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. Ensures compliance with public hearing requirements when necessary, including timely advertising, and posting notices for public hearings.

• Processes and issues building permits on an as-needed basis, including all construction and sign permits.

• Serves as the City’s ADA Coordinator. Maintains compliance activities and suggests updates for consideration to the Development Services Director.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in city, urban, or regional planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, public administration or related field preferred.

• Two or more years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

More information available on the City of Edgerton website.

Salary Range: $57,328 - $85,992

Qualified? Fill out the application and send your application to rrmunicipaladvisory@gmail.com.