5278-Planner II

Job description

Title: Planner II

Job Code: 5278

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs difficult city planning work and participates in all phases of

city planning; assists in the preparation of planning, research, surveys and projects; conducts

investigations, collects and analyzes data on zoning, subdivision design, urban renewal, rapid

transit and other land use problems; assists in the conduct of environmental impact reviews;

assists in the preparation of written and graphic reports; may supervise subordinate survey,

clerical and office personnel; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: carrying out and interpreting city planning policies and procedures;

making continuing personal contacts with representatives of government, civic and business

organizations, and the general public in the explanation and interpretation of laws, ordinances,

policies, rules and regulations relating to city planning activities; preparing, checking and

reviewing important technical records involving the master plan, capital improvement program,

urban renewal, zoning and other technical city planning records.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the journey-level position in the Planner series. Planner IIs perform more progressively

complex planning assignments. Planner II is distinguished from the Planner I in that the latter

performs entry-level, less complex planning assignments. Planner II is distinguished from

Planner III in that the latter is responsible for more difficult and complicated programs or

projects, and the supervision of professional staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Compiles and prepares technical, physical, economic, social and statistical data in the

form of reports and graphs, maps and charts; prepares base maps for use in the

development of the master plan and the capital improvement program; collects data, makes

studies, performs field investigations and writes reports on specifically assigned problems in

the field of zoning, subdivisions, park and recreation areas, population movement and traffic,

transportation and other land use studies.

2. Prepares maps, charts, photographs and other graphic presentations to illustrate studies

of land use, transportation, population, traffic, streets, freeways, residential, business,

recreational and playground areas, zoning and subdivisions.

3. Assists in and performs research and analysis of economic and sociological problems as

a basis for preparation of the master plan, urban renewal and capital improvement program;

attends public hearings, meetings or conferences or various city departments, takes notes

and prepares summary reports, answers inquiries pertaining to zoning, urban renewal,

freeway and street location and other city planning and related problems.

4. May process various zoning applications and permits; interprets and explains zoning

ordinances and other city planning problems to the public.

5. May assist in the analysis and review of environmental impact reports; interprets and

explains legal, technical and procedural aspects of environmental review to the public.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Abilities and skills: Requires a good knowledge of: the principles, practices,

purposes, scopes and techniques of various phases of city planning; statistical and research

methods and the sources of information and data relating to city and metropolitan growth;

accepted practices in highway and street construction, park and recreational area design,

land subdivision, zoning and of legal descriptions and federal, state and local laws as they

relate to city planning; requires some knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting

and mapping.

Requires ability to: collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning

situations; speak effectively and write technical reports; supervise the work of subordinate

employees; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public, governmental officials,

professional and technical persons and employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional

qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job

announcement.

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2)

years (4,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or

transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental

review or other related field; OR

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional,

or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture,

Geography, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Physical Sciences, Historic Preservation, or

Environmental Studies AND one (1) year (2,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience

in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation,

architectural or environmental review or other related field; OR

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional, or

Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture,

Geography, Urban Studies, or Environmental Studies.

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5277 Planner I

To: 5291 Planner III, 5298 Planner III - Environmental Review

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 3-25-68; 3-3-80; 4-1-11

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities

defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFCCD, SFMTA, SFUSD

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