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The City of Lawton, OK, population 100,000, is currently seeking a Senior Planner.  Lawton is located in Southwest Oklahoma and is on Forbes' List of the top 100 places for business. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field, and five (5) years experience in municipal planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of the comprehensive planning process including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement; planning programs and processes; and zoning and subdivision laws.  Skill in the operation of basic office equipment including personal computers. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with government officials, developers, owners, contractors, supervisors, employees and the general public; ability to establish effective working relationships.  Knowledge of transportation planning a plus.

JOB DUTIES:

This position will oversee the activities of the long range/transportation section of the planning division. Duties will include the development of complex assignments with responsibility for project development, establishing priorities, developing time lines, evaluating work assigned to staff and assuring quality and accuracy of output.  Develops short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, prepares reports and recommendations; coordinates division activities with other divisions and agencies as needed. Provides technical and professional advice and staff support to various boards, authorities and commissions as needed and assigned; makes presentations to various civic groups and the general public. Provides information and assists in enforcement of land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations. Conducts technical studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc. Assists in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, solid waste or other plans and codes to meet the city's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements. Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development. Prepares or oversees the preparation of graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings. Prepares and writes grant applications as required. Assists in maintaining the database of information for planning purposes. Coordinates and manages planning consultant contracts, as assigned. May assist in the design of parks, streetscapes, landscapes, and other related projects.  May perform the supervisory duties of the planning director in the absence of the planning director.

See full information at http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/hr/aseniorplanner.htm.

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