Montgomery City County Personnel

The fundamental reason this class exists is to research, analyze and interpret technical data related to land use, social, economic, and population trends in the field of city planning. The Planner I is an entry-level, professional planner classification. Assignments may be made in the broad areas of land use, transportation, economic development, housing, community revitalization, public facilities, environmental management, and master planning for the Downtown/Riverfront area, as well as, other specific areas and planning studies. Major responsibilities include assisting higher level professional planners in reviewing development plans, conducting studies, managing projects, and preparing plans and strategies, interfacing with the public and performing a variety of administrative tasks. Planner Is work in the Development Department under the direct supervision of higher-level professional planners. Planner Is typically receive specific assignments and assisting in determining data requirements, developing a work program, performing research and analysis, and preparing visual presentations and/or a final report. Work programs and objectives are developed with the aid and approval set forth by the supervisor; however, Planner Is must exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out these programs and in applying knowledge of standard terminology, techniques, and practices of modern urban planning. The Planner I position is distinguished from the Planner II classification by the latter’s responsibility for handling more complex planning and project assignments requiring a fully proficient planner’s expertise.