New Job 2023-A Planner (4/2023) In Alabama

The purpose of this position is to assist in the development and enforcement of city planning and development regulations. Job duties consist of varied planning tasks. Success in this position contributes to the positive growth and development of the city. FLSA status is Exempt.

This position may be designated as a "Senior Planner."

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

ADMINISTRATIVE & ENFORCEMENT DUTIES (45%)
Applies the city's development regulations to site developments projects and manages projects through review, approval, and inspection stages.
Performs zoning reviews.
Reviews residential and commercial plans and permit application for compliance with zoning ordinances.
Reviews subdivision plats to determine compliance with city subdivision regulations.
Monitors and maintains in-house subdivision and commercial development project list.
Consults with developers in reference to plans for subdivision developments and site plans; provides advice and guidance on initial designs, revisions, and alternative layouts.
Calculates permit fees for projects, drafts letters.
Measures distance to property lines to verify setbacks.
Investigates and responds to possible zoning violations.
Verifies floodplain status.
Provides inspections of site development during construction to ensure compliance with development regulations.
Prepares staff reports and presents before the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the Historic Preservation Commission.
Assists in public hearing notifications.

DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (35%)
Provides assistance to elected officials, city staff, realtors, developers, citizens, and appraisers on matters related to development regulations.
Gathers data, performs research and conducts analysis in order to prepare reports and presentations.
Reviews official city maps to determine proper zoning district designation; identifies changes to the city limits due to annexation requests.

SPECIAL PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES (10%)
Conducts research projects related to critical aspects of the physical development of the City of Prattville and its planning jurisdiction.
Serves as coordinator for various planning studies and projects.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)
May assist with research and administration of federal and state grants.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Bachelors' Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Community Planning, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited institution is required OR four (4) years' of experience in one or more areas of urban or community project coordination, comprehensive planning, historic preservation, dealing with zoning regulations and the ability to read plans.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees occasionally lift light and heavy objects.
Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.

Benefits coverage is effective on the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires. Late enrollees are subject to approval by the insurance company.

Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.

CareHere Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.

Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.

Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.

A Tier I employee is an employee who was a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama prior to January 1, 2013. A Tier I employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 6% of earnable compensation.)

A Tier I (A) employee is an employee who became a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama after January 1, 2013, and by local resolution and Act 2019-32 by the Alabama Legislature became a Tier 1 employee. A Tier I (A) employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 7.5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 8.5% of earnable compensation.)

Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.

Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.


Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.


Vacation Leave-Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.
Completed 6 months - 40 hours (5 days)
Completed 1 year 40 hours (5 days)
Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 80 hours (10 days) per year
10 years through 15 years accrues 120 hours (15 days) per year
16 years and over accrues 160 hours (20 days) per year
The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 360 hours for 8-hour shift employees. Fire and Wastewater employees should consult the Policies and Procedures Manual for accrual rates for 12 and 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

Sick Leave-Sick leave is earned at the rate of 80 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 360 hours) or converting the leave to service time. Fire and Wastewater employees should consult the Policies and Procedures Manual for accrual rates for 12 and 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first pay period after your hire date.

Holidays-Eleven paid holidays per year. The City Council determines the holiday schedule for each fiscal year.

For Detailed Benefits information please visit our Benefits Web Page at www.prattvilleal.gov