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David N. Hockett,
AICP |
Phone: 319-447-9557 Cell: 319-361-2670 E-Mail: dhockett@gmail.com |
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To undertake a
challenging and rewarding position that will allow me to utilize skills
obtained in past and current educational and professional planning
environments.
Assistant Planning & Development Director – City of Marion, Iowa -- December 2004
– Present Assistant Planner – City of
Marion, Iowa -- July 2000 to December 2004 ¨
Administers
and enforces the Marion
Subdivision and Zoning
Ordinance as well as participate in short and long-range planning studies
related to land use, annexation, transportation and infrastructure to achieve
the goals and objectives of the community. ¨
Maintain and
update the Marion Future Land
Use Map and Marion Zoning Map with assistance from the Marion Engineering Department. ¨
Reviews
applications for residential, commercial and industrial development /
platting; evaluates alternatives and conformance with City policies,
ordinances, the Comprehensive
Plan and state and federal laws; schedules public hearings and actions,
monitors through the approval process, enforces compliance with regulations, prepares reports and related data as required. ¨
Establish
development timelines and alternative timelines based on information
submitted by the applicant to ensure projects continue to move forward
through the review process in a timely manner. ¨
Confers with
and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers,
engineers, architects and the general public regarding conformance to
standards, plan specifications and codes; explain codes, requirements and
procedures and evaluate alternatives ¨
Conducts
thorough review of site plans, landscape plans, central business district
improvements, parks / trails, signage, variances and conditional uses for compliance
with the established zoning and land development regulations. ¨
Assists the
Planning and Development Director in review and analyze potential fiscal
impact of annexation requests. ¨
Provides
professional and technical advice and support to the Historic Preservation Commission
(CLG), Planning and Zoning
Commission, Zoning Board
of Adjustment, City Council,
and to various other committees, boards and commissions, as assigned by the
Planning and Development Director. ¨
Assists the
Planning and Development Director in various state and federal grant applications,
preparation and administration. ¨
Successfully
administered four (4) Certified
Local Government (CLG) Historic Preservation Grant Projects. Coordinated completion of grant application
and proposed budget, upon acknowledgement of Grant award assisted in review
of and selection of professional consultant, and all aspects of generating
public involvement and awareness of historic preservation activities. ¨
Drafted new
application forms and guidelines/instructions for rezoning, variance and
conditional use requests to ensure that adequate and complete information was
being submitted by the applicant. ¨
Assists the
Administrative Assistant in maintaining records of projects, daily activities
and other pertinent records and reports. ¨
Provide
training as needed to other City Departments, builders and developers
regarding ongoing amendments to the Marion Zoning Ordinances Staff Planner (Internship) – Minnesota
Valley Council of Governments (MVCOG) August 1999 to June 2000 ¨
Served as
intern with the MVCOG
through Minnesota State University. Mankato
(5/99–5/00) and then through the MVCOG (5/00-6/00) ¨
Drafted,
updated and provided technical assistance in the interpretation of numerous
planning and zoning, general administrative, economic development and human
resources issues. ¨
Prepared
salary schedules and conducted salary surveys. ¨
Researched
and prepared grant applications ¨
Assisted in
development and presenting of training programs on local government issues.
Minnesota State
University, Mankato – Master
of Arts, May 2000 Degree
Program: Urban Planning Thesis Paper: “ Northwest
Missouri State University, Maryville – Bachelor of Science, May 1998 Major: Geography Minor: Economic Development
Computer: Proficiency in the use of personal
computers and office equipment / software including Microsoft Office products
and software. Limited exposure to GIS,
however I possess the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and software
applications. Research & Analysis: Ability to make
complex computations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to conduct research and compile technical information for
reports and studies including analysis of alternatives generated by staff and
applicants. Communication: Ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other
employees, supervisors, individual from other city departments /
organizations, and citizen customers.
Member: American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) American Planning Association (APA) Volunteer: Coaching
(youth sports) – Marion Parks and
Recreation Department |
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