SENIOR PLANNER/HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER Position Purpose/SummaryResponsible for the application of professional planning skills andknowledge in supervising and participating in any phase of the municipalhistoric and planning program. Work is performed with considerableprofessional independence in accordance with accepted practices andprocedures in the field of municipal planning, with review throughreports, conferences, and evaluation of results achieved. No supervisionis exercised over other employees. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of historicpreservation programs, City policies and ordinances, City zoning codes,site plan review methods, urban planning and design principles;Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and standardspertaining to historic preservation; Considerable knowledge of researchtechniques and report writing; Considerable knowledge of the philosophy,principles, methodology, and techniques of professional municipalplanning. Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques,and materials used in the preparation of special graphic material of aplanning nature. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, coordinate, andreview the work of several planners and related technicians. Ability toplan, develop procedures for, supervise, review, and prepare reportsconcerning planning surveys, studies and projects. Ability to performand supervise a wide variety of drafting duties, including thedelineation of designs resulting from surveys and studies. Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships withsubordinates, municipal departments, civic agencies, and the generalpublic. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and inwriting. Education and Experience A Bachelor\'s Degree in HistoricPreservation, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field. Minimumof five (5) years of experience in the field of professional municipalplanning or historic preservation work of a planner nature; or acombination of education and equivalent experience totaling 9 years.Working knowledge of the Secretary of Interior\'s Standards, historicguidelines and regulations preferred. SEE THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELDWEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.