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City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Planner – Downtown & Historic District Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Exempt Revision Date: 07/08/2014
SUMMARY: Serves as the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) Liaison and manages almost every
aspect of the HARC, the HARC Sign Subcommittee, the HARC Demolition Subcommittee, and the Economic Review Board. Manages all other development related applications within the Downtown or Old Town Overlays that do not
require HARC review. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Serves as the liaison for the Historic and Architectural Review Commission and is the Commission’s primary point of contact managing all aspects of the application process.
• Reviews, manages and processes current and / or long-range planning applications / studies in conformance with
the Unified Development Code, Downtown Master Plan and Downtown Overlay Guidelines and other development codes / standards.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations to the Boards, Commissions and City Council.
• Meets with prospective and active applicants and assists applicants with the application submittal.
• Ensures that all necessary information, packets, agendas, reports are prepared and provided to Commissioners, applicants, department or other potentially affected individuals.
• Maintains contact with other staff and agencies involved in the planning process. Provides public information and supports other planning functions as needed.
• Assists in implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
• Attends numerous regularly scheduled evening Commission, Subcommittee and Board meetings and special call
meetings.
• Maintains all related reports, documents, files; ensures that there are no outstanding issues related to any
application.
• Responds to telephone and email requests for general and specific information; provide assistance to staff needing immediate assistance.
• Schedules, creates agenda, and oversees all site visits involving HARC and the HARC Demolition Subcommittee.
• Conducts site visits for non-HARC related development projects such as site plan, special use permit, and rezone.
• Researches and evaluates preservation related matters such as Downtown/Old Town exterior changes include
both residential and commercial additions and alterations, demolition/relocation proposals, new business signage, and design compliance
• Attends non-Community Development related meetings such as the Main Street Advisory Board, Downtown Georgetown Association; assists with student/group tours; makes presentation to local groups; presents at
conferences.
• Assists with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Geography, Social
Science, Landscape Architecture or a planning related field. Four years of full-time professional work experience in
municipal planning. OR Any combination of experience, education and /or training that provides the required knowledge,
skills and abilities.
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A Master’s degree in a planning related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Experience in design review in historic districts is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of:
• Advanced planning principles.
• State laws regarding planning activities.
• Government organization and administration
• Principles, objectives and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research.
• Historic preservation practices.
• Local codes and ordinances.
• Texas Local Government Code.
Skill in:
• Using computers and applicable software.
• Applying statistical tools to date.
• Preparing reports.
• Collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics.
• Evaluate planning material.
• Conducting research.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Negotiating effectively with developers, citizens, appointed officials, Core Team, and the public.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Training others.
• Reading reports, plans, legal documents, and memos.
• Writing reports, plans, newsletter articles, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Performing mathematical measurements and calculations.
• Interpreting of zoning ordinances and site plans.
• Analyzing complex problems and developing positive courses of action.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or must obtain within agreed upon timeframe.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Occasional exposure to weather extremes, and insects when performing fieldwork. Climb stairs, maneuver around/within deteriorating structures during site visits and inspections, long distance walking
(during tours), standing for long periods of time