Performs entry-level professional work in the handling of a variety of assignments in the Development Services Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following yet other duties may be assigned:  Assists with the development of current, long-range, transportation, community development and/or other planning activities.

• Provides assistance and development information to the public.
• Assists in the staff support to various boards and commissions.
• Assists in the development of various planning maps, files, graphics and records.  Reviews plans and requests and prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Provides technical service and advice on proposed development to engineers and surveyors.  Assists in the development of studies, analyses and recommendations in connection with the current and long-range physical, social and economic development of the City.  May be assigned specific program duties such as transportation planning, community development, current planning, long range planning or developing programs with related specific duties and responsibilities.
• Gathers, selects, compiles and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the community.
• Interprets local regulations and ordinances.
• Analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, makes recommendations and develops projections such as for population trends, etc.
• Prepares reports and supports graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
• Assists in the development of GIS layers of the Planning Department
• Posts public notice signs on properties proposed for zoning change or annexations.
• Reviews development plans for compliance with local regulations.  Performs related tasks as required.