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2 Senior Planner Competencies Common to All City Positions: • Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable City policies and procedures • Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff • Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible • Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities • Represent the City of Lake Elmo in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the City. Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning • Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic development • Knowledge and experience in construction processes for major subdivisions • Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection • Knowledge of effective writing techniques • Knowledge of computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat • Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems and meet deadlines • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills • Ability to maintain composure under pressure, as well as in difficult or tense situations • Ability to read, analyze and clearly interpret professional publications, technical manuals, and land use planning and zoning regulations to communicate these to nonexperts in understandable terms • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is performed in both office and field settings. Some of the employee’s time is spent in field inspection associated with development cases. Sufficient mobility is necessary to navigate natural terrain and construction sites. Visual acuity sufficient to evaluate field conditions, plans and drawings is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate objects, tools or controls. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles and in confined spaces. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold. Conditions can include working in wet, muddy, slippery or dusty and windy conditions.