Description CORE VALUE STATEMENT The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions. SAFETY STATEMENT We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers; leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; and emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans. CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Under general supervision, an Assistant Planner performs a variety of technical assistance and customer service duties to assist the Department in administering projects and services offered to the community. This includes researching and analyzing data, writing reports, drafting regulations and planning and assisting the public in understanding and complying with City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning, subdivision regulations, and procedures. Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only) The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification but it is not all-inclusive. The incumbent will perform other related duties as assigned. * Conducts technical research and studies for the preparation of statistical reports and write recommendations for drafting or revising City codes and plans. * Reviews proposals for compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act. * Reviews site plans, preliminary plats, short plats, rezones, variances, and other land use applications for compliance with adopted standards and regulations. * Participates in Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Hearing Examiner, and City Council meetings to present information and make recommendations regarding planning issues. * Utilizes data sources in order to apply urban planning principles to City of Kennewick programs and policies. * Communicates with customers in person or on the telephone regarding policies, procedures, zoning, and other issues relating to Community Planning. * Participates in research projects relating to Growth Management and Comprehensive Planning and utilizes geographic information system for data tracking and application to long and short range planning activities. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field or any combination of education and experience to demonstrate an ability to perform the duties identified above. The City will strongly prefer applicants with working knowledge of GMA, SEPA, SMA, urban design principles, and computer mapping. Supplemental Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform the essential functions of the classification, incumbents must be able to meet the following physical requirements: must regularly talk, hear/listen, see/observe, sit, stand, and walk; must regularly demonstrate fine motor skills; must occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force. WORK SCHEDULE The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through Friday. This position is also eligible for an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off work, a total of 26 additional days off per year. Early mornings, evenings, and weekend work may occasionally be required. This classification is non-exempt from overtime under the FLSA.