Planner II or III

The Planning, Development, and Sustainability Department is seeking a PLANNER II or III to join their Long Range Planning and Implementation team. This position performs professional duties in community planning and development. May be assigned to work on current planning and permitting, long range planning, and/or code development. Work involves the most complex and controversial issues and projects assigned to planning staff in the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department.  
 
Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2024. 

Representative Examples of Work

Participates in the development of the department work plan. 

Participates in the general administration of community planning and development programs. Exercises independent judgment and initiative in preparing and overseeing community planning and growth policy updates, zoning and subdivision code updates, subdivision review, zoning project and permit reviews, and permitting systems.

Coordinates with GIS personnel to develop and access maps and other supporting information. Develops and maintains relationships with planning and/or development review agencies such as the City-County Health Department, County Public Works, County Parks, Trails and Open Lands, the City planning office and tribal, state and federal agencies. Serves as a liaison and coordinates interagency review of plans, projects and code updates.

Coordinates or serves on interagency committees. Represents the county as an expert in community planning and development.  Represents the organization at meetings, participates in community task forces and makes oral or written presentations.  

Prepares ordinances, regulations, resolutions and plans for review and approval by appropriate governing authorities. Coordinates with management to write department policies and procedures.

Provides information, advice and training to County officials, staff, and the general public. Issues procedural information to the public; offers interpretations of plans and regulations; works toward resolution of conflicts.

Directs and conducts field investigations and research to compile data for community planning and development.

Serves as a subject matter expert and professional resource for the department, staff, and other departments involved in planning and/or development review; and develops resource materials.

Reviews work produced by other planning personnel as requested.  Assists entry level planners as needed with review of projects, interpretation of regulatory standards, and project development.

Develops and manages complex planning projects such as land use policies, code updates and large-scale development proposals, which may involve overseeing a project team.

Provides lead direction to planning staff as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited for this position include community planning, urban studies, environmental science, and geography.  
• Requires four years of planning experience.
• Applicants with three years of planning experience or comparable experience involving permitting, technical review, report writing, community development, etc. may be considered for a Planner II position.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field may count for two years of experience. 

For details and complete posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missoulacounty/jobs/4542621/plan…