City Planner Job at City of Beavercreek, Beavercreek, OH

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  • City of Beavercreek
  • Beavercreek, OH

Job Description

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This is a professional and supervisory role in the Planning and Development Department. An employee in this class is responsible for preparing and administering short term projects, long-range planning, and overseeing site design activities for the City; providing staff support to the Planning Commission, City Council advisory committees, and community groups through oral presentations and written reports; and assisting the Director of Planning and Development with the operation and administration of the economic development programs. Duties are performed under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development.

EQUIPMENT AND JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of office equipment, including: personal computer, engineer's and architect's scales, telephone, copy machine, and motor vehicle. The primary work site is Beavercreek City Hall. Field research, site visits, and attendance at meetings with community groups, developers, or other planning/development groups may take place inside or outside the City of Beavercreek, during or beyond normal business hours.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:


Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

  • Supervises all phases of staff analysis of private development proposals (including zoning applications, PUD's and site plans, supervises staff analysis of subdivision applications and official staff reports for public presentation purposes.
  • Coordinates physical planning projects, advanced analyses and studies, and plans for future growth and/or infill redevelopment within the City.
  • Acts as the City's Floodplain Administrator.
  • Assists other City departments with planning, design and environmental programs at the direction of the Planning and Development Director.
  • Participates in staff preparation of amendments to the zoning code, subdivision regulations, and other land use regulations.
  • Coordinates and completes literature research, field work, primary data collection, and data analysis when necessary.
  • Oversees the City's landscape architecture standards, including plan review, inspections, and bonding requirements.
  • Conducts research into environmental policies and initiatives, and conducts planning and design assignments intended to preserve the City's natural resources and features.
  • Assists the Director of Planning and Development with the operation and administration of the economic development programs
  • Assists in the preparations and administration of the departmental budget.
  • Coordinates the preparation of grant applications to secure necessary funding to implement established City objectives.
  • Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Planning and Development in the event of his/her absence.
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
  • Responds to questions, concerns and/or complaints from public officials and citizens.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Responds to requests for information from citizens and the general public in a professional and timely manner.
  • Represents the department at meetings and conferences.
  • Participates as a member of a variety of professional and regional planning and organizations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREDTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field, supplemented by a minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years' experience required; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design and site planning.
  • Thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws, and ordinances pertaining to planning and zoning.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer systems and other office equipment.
  • General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines while fulfilling daily departmental operational responsibilities.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information.
  • Knowledge of current organizational management concepts and practices and the ability to plan, schedule, direct and coordinate the work and operations of the city planning function.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
  • Ability to work other than normal working hours, and to work various shifts as necessary.
  • AICP preferred.

First round of applications will be reviewed January 26,2026.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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