Hiring range: $25.39-$29.83 p/h
Grade range: $25.39-$34.27 p/h
Excellent City career opportunity in the beautiful Treasure Valley
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Planner II performs professional-level Planner II technical work related to land use planning, zoning, construction plan review, building and site inspection, and code enforcement. Provides technical expertise to elected officials, boards and commissions, and the public. Work involves extensive communication across the City’s departments and with other agencies. The Planner II is distinguished from the Planner I by operating with broader technical knowledge and working with more autonomy while completing work within City guidelines and in compliance with related codes and ordinances. The Planner II position provides more complex interpretation and data analysis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Confers with developers and the public on land use and design review proposals
• Conducts planning-related research and performs in-depth analyses of land use and design review proposals to ensure compliance with City and State code; prepares staff reports regarding the same
• Addresses inquiries from the public and developers regarding planning and zoning-related issues, planning application procedures, and City planning and zoning regulations and ordinances, escalates more complex inquiries as needed
• Evaluate building and site construction plans; conduct subdivision, building, and site inspections to ensure compliance with planning and zoning-related requirements
• Prepares and presents staff report overviews to the City Council, Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other City boards and commissions
• Required to attend night meetings and deliver oral presentations
• Prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law documents on development applications for the Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council
• Drafts for review of land use-related documents including agreements, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the principles, theories, and objectives of state and local area laws, codes, and other regulations pertinent to planning, zoning, and community development
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the practices and principles of rural and urban planning and zoning
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement
Ability to read and understand complex site plans and blueprints
Knowledge of research techniques and report compilation
Ability to solve problems using the principles of logic
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to present information in a group setting in an interactive manner
Demonstrated skills using oral and written communication in the performance of duties, including public presentations
Ability to operate office equipment and computer programs. Specific skill in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly: Word, Outlook, and Excel, and department-specific software.
Ability to apply tact and good judgment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, officials, and co-workers
Preferred
Knowledge of floodplain management
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Minimum
College-level coursework in planning or a related area
Four (4) years planning experience
Or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the equivalent necessary for satisfactory job performance
Legally authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related area
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
Required
Possess and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s License
Preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The position is primarily sedentary but requires frequent walking in conditions as set forth in field inspections. Occasionally requires climbing and kneeling
Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read standard text
Ability to hear, with or without hearing support devices, well enough to converse on the telephone
Ability to speak well enough to verbally converse with others, especially on the telephone
Sufficient manual dexterity to write and operate office machines
Work is performed in an office environment with occasional site visits in the field
Indoors: 95% Outdoors: 5%
Local travel in a City vehicle is required, and occasional regional travel may be required
WORK SCHEDULE
This job typically requires the employee to work weekdays (Monday – Friday)
This job requires the employee to work a varied schedule, including days and evenings
The position schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of management
Grade range: $25.39-$34.27 p/h
Excellent City career opportunity in the beautiful Treasure Valley
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Planner II performs professional-level Planner II technical work related to land use planning, zoning, construction plan review, building and site inspection, and code enforcement. Provides technical expertise to elected officials, boards and commissions, and the public. Work involves extensive communication across the City’s departments and with other agencies. The Planner II is distinguished from the Planner I by operating with broader technical knowledge and working with more autonomy while completing work within City guidelines and in compliance with related codes and ordinances. The Planner II position provides more complex interpretation and data analysis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Confers with developers and the public on land use and design review proposals
• Conducts planning-related research and performs in-depth analyses of land use and design review proposals to ensure compliance with City and State code; prepares staff reports regarding the same
• Addresses inquiries from the public and developers regarding planning and zoning-related issues, planning application procedures, and City planning and zoning regulations and ordinances, escalates more complex inquiries as needed
• Evaluate building and site construction plans; conduct subdivision, building, and site inspections to ensure compliance with planning and zoning-related requirements
• Prepares and presents staff report overviews to the City Council, Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other City boards and commissions
• Required to attend night meetings and deliver oral presentations
• Prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law documents on development applications for the Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council
• Drafts for review of land use-related documents including agreements, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the principles, theories, and objectives of state and local area laws, codes, and other regulations pertinent to planning, zoning, and community development
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the practices and principles of rural and urban planning and zoning
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement
Ability to read and understand complex site plans and blueprints
Knowledge of research techniques and report compilation
Ability to solve problems using the principles of logic
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to present information in a group setting in an interactive manner
Demonstrated skills using oral and written communication in the performance of duties, including public presentations
Ability to operate office equipment and computer programs. Specific skill in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly: Word, Outlook, and Excel, and department-specific software.
Ability to apply tact and good judgment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, officials, and co-workers
Preferred
Knowledge of floodplain management
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Minimum
College-level coursework in planning or a related area
Four (4) years planning experience
Or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the equivalent necessary for satisfactory job performance
Legally authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related area
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
Required
Possess and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s License
Preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The position is primarily sedentary but requires frequent walking in conditions as set forth in field inspections. Occasionally requires climbing and kneeling
Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read standard text
Ability to hear, with or without hearing support devices, well enough to converse on the telephone
Ability to speak well enough to verbally converse with others, especially on the telephone
Sufficient manual dexterity to write and operate office machines
Work is performed in an office environment with occasional site visits in the field
Indoors: 95% Outdoors: 5%
Local travel in a City vehicle is required, and occasional regional travel may be required
WORK SCHEDULE
This job typically requires the employee to work weekdays (Monday – Friday)
This job requires the employee to work a varied schedule, including days and evenings
The position schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of management