Planner

Job description

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description: SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs various planning and land use work activities for the Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Works with the general public to provide technical assistance regarding planning and zoning activities. - Researches cases and prepares staff reports. - Conducts complex planning studies and development applications; reviews applicant proposals; reviews and processes land development regulation amendments, re-zonings, site plans and plats. - Provides customer assistance; responds to phone and e-mail contacts; prepares staff report packets; provides planning assistance to member communities regarding various land use projects. - Processes developer and citizen...