Assistant Planner
Assistant Planner
Town of Coventry, RI Responsible for administrative planning and zoning functions for the Department of Planning & Development. Knowledge of law and practices, understanding of land use concepts, subdivisions, natural resources, and alternative energy applications, familiarity with RI DEM mandates, RI. DOT requirements, ability to inspect construction projects for compliance, attend scheduled evening meetings, proficient in Microsoft, G.I.S. and PowerPoint skills. Salary $59,000 or negotiable with experience and education. Bachelor's degree required. Submit resume and cover letter Cheryl Wilcox, 1670 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI 02816 or HR@coventryri.org. (401)822-9189. The Town of Coventry is an AA/EOE.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Gather and maintain demographic data and other related statistics.
2. Participate in the research, analysis, and interpretation of social, economic, population and land use data and trends.
3. Review and approve or deny plan checks for building projects.
4. Compile information and make recommendations on special studies; prepare technical reports.
5. Make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, standing and ad hoc committees, developers, community groups and outside agencies.
6. Review development proposals and other requests made to the Community Development Department for conformance with appropriate regulations; prepare reports and make recommendations.
7. Check commercial, industrial, and residential development plans for zoning clearance; process permit applications.
8. Advise and confer with architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies, standards, and guidelines.
9. Perform inspections and related field work.
10. Take phone calls and inquiries from the public and other agencies; provide assistance to walk in customers at the counter.
11. Prepare staff reports and graphic displays.
12. Research and draft ordinances for review.
13. Attend a variety of meetings, including Planning Commission meetings and predevelopment meetings.
14. Interpret project compliance with City plans, ordinances, and codes.
15. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal planning; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
16. Perform environmental assessments, providing detailed written comments on mitigated negative declarations and special studies performed by outside consultants and for outside agencies.
17. Perform related duties as required.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.