​The Georgetown Planning Commission is accepting resumes for F/T Planning Commission Engineer. The position oversees all engineering activities of the Commission, including field inspection staff. The Engineer reports to the Director of Development Services. Must have a BS in Engineering, a Professional Engineer’s license in Kentucky and minimum five (5) years of professional engineering experience. Must have considerable knowledge of road, traffic, and drainage (Phase II) design & construction. Send or email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by Friday, December 16, 4:00 p.m., to:

 http://www.gscplanning.com/employment 

Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission
230 E. Main Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
502 867-3701
502 867-3725 (fax)
[email protected]

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SALARY:     $40,913.60 - $67,059.20 Annually
OPENING DATE: 10/26/16 
CLOSING DATE: 11/16/16 04:00 PM 
 
DESCRIPTION: 
Under administrative direction of the Director of Planning/Engineering, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates all Planning activities; responsible for amending and maintaining the comprehensive plan, subdivision regulations, and zoning ordinance; supervises the proceedings of and makes recommendations on annexation endeavors; performs related duties as required.

ESSEENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating activities and programs of the planning department and advises Director as needed.
   
2. Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
   
3. Oversee development of complex and sensitive professional planning activities, including plan reviews, responding to request for information from the public, writing zoning ordinance text amendments and providing administrative support to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments.
   
4. Oversee specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies, the comprehensive plan, subdivision updates, and zoning updates.
   
5. Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
   
6. Develops policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Planning operations.
   
7. Oversee and direct the proceedings, compiles information, provides reports, and follows the necessary procedures, and makes recommendations on annexation endeavors.
   
8. Conducts research and prepares reports on various projects as directed or requested.
   
9. Oversees CDBG, TIF programs, grant, rehabilitation and revitalization programs.
   
10. Coordinates and promotes planning activities with other governmental agencies, private agencies and other groups.
    
11. Maintains ongoing public relations through courteous and prompt attention to requests for services, complaints, etc.
    
12. Insures preparation and maintenance of records, reports, etc.; insures that reports are forwarded to required organizations in timely manner.
    
13. Participates in budget preparation and administration, monitors and controls expenditures.
    
14. Advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related activities.
    
15. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Training and Experience:   Bachelors degree in Urban Planning/Land Use, or closely related field, Masters preferred; 4 years of related work experience in planning with 2 to 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 
Certification Requirements:  AICP desired or shall be obtained within 2 years of employment. Overtime Provision: Exempt.

 

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Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises engineering projects, survey or field operations and activities
Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel

Examples of Duties
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Enforces safety procedures to insure safe operation of equipment and employee safety
Prepares and submits cost estimates including equipment, materials, time and number of employees
Conducts on-site inspections to review and inspect the progress or completion of projects, to determine equipment and materials, to discuss work assignments and problems, and to investigate and resolve complaints
Supervises the engineering function of construction projects
Reviews and assigns engineering projects, surveys and field investigations, and approves construction and site plans for compliance to engineering standards
Attends meetings and provides information on engineering projects
Prepares and negotiates engineering construction contracts
DEVELOP LOUISVILLE
Reviews preliminary development plans and subdivision plans for compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Reviews and approves construction plans for compliance with design standards and approved development plans, including issuing encroachment permits and setting and tracking bonds
Determines scope of traffic impact studies, and reviews traffic impact studies related to development proposals
Attends meetings and provides information on traffic and transportation issues related to development proposals
Conducts site visits
Evaluates policies and procedures and identifies improvements
Performs related work