GENERAL PLANNER (PROVISIONAL) (STRATEGIC PLANNING)

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Mayor or designee for the Office of Strategic Planning, the General Planner uses urban planning theories and principles to assist Senior Planners and Principal Planners in their review of basic planning studies and development/redevelopment projects, culminating in the development of land use and site development/redevelopment plans. The General Planner does not exercise supervision over any other position within the Office of Strategic Planning. Prepares maps as required for projects; Maintains data in Geographical Information Systems; Prepares initial drafts of technical reports and graphic illustrations such as site plans, perspectives, and schematic drawings for review by superiors; Gives oral presentations of plan recommendations to superiors and to the public, when the Deputy Mayor or designee so requests; Reviews submittals from the public regarding physical designs of urban development plans, including, but not limited to, information concerning vehicle and pedestrian usage, parking and site access, structural locations, open space design, landscaping elements, and infrastructure considerations; Acts as first point of contact in pr