Planner II

SUMMARY - This is an intermediate professional planning position with work involving a variety of general and specialized planning studies and analyses. Responsibilities include working on projects which involve the review of zoning and development applications; the preparation of written staff reports pertaining thereto; and presenting them to the Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council, Historic District Commission, or Board of Appeals, as required. Work also includes the review of various City of Laurel permits to ensure the compliance of the Unified Land Development Code as well as the Master Plan. Planning staff works diligently to ensure that land usage and development fulfill zoning requirements; to meet the City's social, cultural and economic needs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.