City of Fort Wayne

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the direction of the Administrator of Neighborhood Planning and Activation, with guidance from the Community Development Division Director, the incumbent assists the staff with community outreach and tasks associated with neighborhood-based planning projects and implementation. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interact with the public, city, and county staff, City officials, and outside agencies;
• Research planning-related issues and prepare documents and reports;
• Assist staff with various day-to-day tasks associated with other planning initiatives;
• Attend meetings outside typical business hours;
• Assist with the coordination of public outreach meetings and activities.

MARGINAL DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible for managing their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to a high school diploma and currently in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Sociology, Economics, Community Development, or a related field.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of the principles and procedures of urban planning and community development
• Ability to work on several projects or initiatives simultaneously
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana driver’s license if City vehicle is used.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.