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Introduced by Alderman
CAVARRA
RESOLUTION NO. 282
Series of 1974
WHEREAS, Planning classifications were not revised effective
January 1, 1974, along with other classifications; and
WHEREAS, revisionsof Planning classifications were held up
pending the recommendation of the new Planning Director; and
WHEREAS, the new Planning Director and the Planning Commis-
sion have determined organizational needs of the Department; and
WHEREAS, these revised classifications are recommended by
the Personnel Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT old classifications
320 Planning Technician and 321 Current Planner be deleted and
revised classifications be adopted as follows:
Code No. 320 - Planning Technician, recommended by U. S.
Civil Service Commission 4-73.
Code No. 322 - Planner I, prepared by City of Wheat Ridge
2-74.
Code No. 323 - Planner II, prepared by City of Wheat Ridge
2-74.
DONE AND RESOLVED this
28th
day of
February
A. D. 1974, by a vote of
6
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Paul B~Abramson, Ph.D.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elise Brougham, Ci~ Clerk
Cod~ ~. 320
Res~lutinn Nn. 282 - ~age 2.
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Definition: This is semi-professional technical and planning work
of G non-supervisory nature.
Supervision Received: Work5 under direct supervision of a professional
planner.
Supervi5ion Exercised: None.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (Anyone position may not include all of the
duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks
which may be found in positions of this class.)
Collects data on population, land use, resource5, economic
base, etc.
Participate5 in conducting surveys in accordance with pre-
determined standards.
Assists in the preparation of land use and other maps for
planning purpo5e5.
Assists in the collection of information on current zoning
and subdivisions, and the preparation of maps of proposed
changes.
Gathers information on national standards for city service5
facilities and assists in the preparation of charts, graphs,
and other illustrative materials to portray local factors
in evaluating present facilities.
Performs related work a5 required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working 5kill in the use of a wide variety of drafting
materials, in5truments, and equipment. Some knowledge of
the nomenclature, 5ymbols, techniques and mathematics used
in maps and topographical drafting. Some knowledge of the
principle5 and practices of city and regional planning.
Ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with other
employees and the public.
Q~ALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience: Four years progre5sively responsible experience
in a field related to planning.
Substitution: Graduation from a four-year college or university
with major course w~rk in planning, public administration,
or related field5 may be substituted in full for the required
experience.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
(4-73)
U. S. Civil Service Commi5sion
Code ~. 323
Res~lution No. 282 - Page 3.
CITY OF W~EAT RIDGE
PLANNER II
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Definition: This is professional planning and zoning work of a
s~pervisory nature.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a
professional planner.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over professional,
semi-professional and clerical personnel as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (Anyone position may not include all of the
duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks
which may be found in positions of this class.)
Conducts specialized research, analyzes data, and prepares
recommendations on city priorities.
Formulates portions of the City Comprehensive Plan and works
on formulation of Master Plan implementation.
Plans, directs and participates in projects involving land
use, transportation, traffic, zoning, renewal, new subdivi-
sions, city facility development and other planning projects
or programs.
Provides general management and administration of a division
of the Planning Department.
Supervises and assists in economic, social. population and
other relevant studies necessary for planning.
Advises engineers, site planners, government agencies, civic
groups, and individuals relative to planning activities.
Participates in preparation of long-range phases of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Trains subordinates.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning,
zoning administration, and graphics. Some knowledge of Civil
Engineering and architectural practices. Working knowledge of
basic laws relating to land use planning. Ability to plan,
organize, and accomplish comprehensive research studies,
analyze problems and reports and formulate logical recommen-
dations. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employers, officials, governmental agencies, and the
public.
Q~ALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
Education: Master's Degree in City or Regional Planning.
Experience: Two years of professional planning experience, including
responsible experience in a supervisory capacity.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
(2-74)
City of Wheat Ridge
Code ~. 322
Res~lution No. 282 - Page 4.
GITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNER I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Definition: This is professional planning or zoning work of a
supervisory nature.
Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a professional
planner.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over semi-professional
and clerical personnel as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (Anyone position may not include all of the
duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks
w~ich may be found in positions of this class.)
Formulates portions of the City Comprehensive Plan.
Supervises and assists in planning projects involving land use,
zoning, subdivisions, transportation, city capital improvements,
renewal, traffic, etc.
Advises city citizens, boards and commissions on zoning and
planning matters.
Coordinates zoning and planning matters with other city agencies,
other government agencies, utilities and others having a legiti-
mate interest.
Provides general management and administration of a division of
the Planning Department when assigned by the Director.
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of charts, graphs,
and other illustrative materials required in planning presenta-
tions.
Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of
planning or zoning, and the graphics appropriate to the posi-
tion. Some knowledge of civil engineering, architectural and
real estate practices. Ability to plan, organize and accom-
plish comprehensive studies, analyze data and formulate recom-
mendations. Ability to present planning information orally and
in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees, officials and the public.
Q~ALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Education: Master's Degree in City or Regional Planning.
Experience: None.
Substitution: Up to four years of experience as a Planning Technician
may be substituted for four of the six years educational
requirement.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
(2-74)
City of Wheat Ridge