Planner II

IBTS is currently recruiting a Planner II to join our growing team in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The selected candidate will participate in advanced professional planning assignments. Responsibilities include performing reviews of development proposals and plans for compliance with state and local codes and regulations and the development of long-range community and land use plans, along with the development of implementation strategies. This position will be responsible for exercising some degree of independence but will receive direction and supervision from the Planning Director and senior management.

Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Manages complex planning studies and development applications and reviews project proposals.
• Reviews and processes complex development code amendments, rezonings, planned unit developments, site plans, and plats.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers; city and parish departments; developers; elected officials; state and federal agencies; community organizations; and the public.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use and physical, social and economic issues.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans. Places public notification signs in the field.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials.
• Assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
• Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Manages complex planning studies and development applications and reviews project proposals.
• Reviews and processes complex development code amendments, rezonings, planned unit developments, site plans, and plats.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers; city and parish departments; developers; elected officials; state and federal agencies; community organizations; and the public.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use and physical, social and economic issues.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans. Places public notification signs in the field.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials.
• Assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls
• Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
• Reviews and processes sign permit applications
• Writes zoning confirmation letters
• Assists code enforcement department with violation notices pertaining to use violations
• Serves as back-up to Planning Director in his or her absence.
• Serves as back-up support to Permit Technician
• Reviews building permits for consistency with approved development plans and city ordinances
• Assists with landscape plan reviews
• Other duties as assigned by senior management

Personal Qualities
IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable/Continuous Learner
• Reliable/Dependable
• Collaborative/Team Contributor

• Bachelor's degree is required in either urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of planning, design, or zoning experience is required.

Key Skills/Compentencies:

• Knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of planning, community development, geography, historic preservation and land use regulations.
• Basic understanding of ordinances, codes, regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and graphics
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection, cost benefit analysis and standard statistical procedures.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems, computer hardware and software programs, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling and database management.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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