Carryout assigned community planning functions within the Comprehensive Planning Division. Work involves managing community planning processes, implementation of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan. Consults as appropriate with supervisor or project manager to discuss work progress or new problems which may require advice or further direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts research, field investigations, and develops graphics to support implementation of the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan.

• Manages community planning processes.

• Manages Historic Preservation program and serves as liason to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Coordinates board, committee and working group functions.

• Conducts field investigations, neighborhood and community meetings associated with planning needs and projects.

• Develops and maintains a project compliance monitoring system.

• Prepares staff reports and oral presentations to Planning Commission, City Council, community and business groups.

• Evaluates financial, programmatic, development/acquisition feasibility and community impact of housing and community development proposals. Interprets rules, regulations, grant requirements, and conducts research and analysis to ensure City is in compliance.

• Develops housing and community development planning documents to identify regional and local priorities for housing and community development programs and projects.

• Maintains files and information systems used by the Division to track information at the project or program level.

• Works with staff from all City Departments on issues and projects affecting Lakewood’s disadvantaged populations.

• Participates in regional planning and community development efforts with other counties and municipalities.

• Researches, compiles, and organizes demographic and statistical information.

• Assists in Planner of the Day functions.

• Receives inquiries from citizens and the development community related to community issues and regulations.  Handles inquiries in person and by telephone by providing information, explaining procedures, and listening to complaints.

• Researches, compiles, and organizes information for community needs and projects. 

• Writes planning reports and contributes to implementation of programs.

• Serves as a lead worker on team projects at the overall direction of the Division Manager.

• Assumes responsibility for maintaining schedules, quality of the work product, and for keeping the supervisor informed of the project’s progress. 

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.

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