Planner I

Summit County, located in Utah, is seeking a Planner to help build our community and willing to work within a team of dedicated professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is dependable, has a strong work ethic, a demonstrated history of effectively working independently while delivering a consistent work product. This individual will perform a variety of entry level professional and technical duties related to implementing department work plans and programs and monitoring community compliance with established planning, zoning, and development ordinances. Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, Planning Director, Principal Planner, or Senior Planner. We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Job closes 3/14/2023. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY RANGE: $60,530.06 - $84,840.67/annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in geography, landscape architecture, environmental planning, urban planning, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of responsible experience performing above or related duties. Or
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree and an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate and two (2) years’ experience as an Assistant Planner.
• Valid driver’s license.

BENEFITS  

• Options for a premium free Health Plan  
• Dental Plan  
• Life Insurance  
• State of Utah Retirement  
• Sick Leave    
• Vacation Pay 
• 401K Match
• Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development; presents findings to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission(s), County Council and/or County Manager; prepares written reports in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes. 
• Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local planning, zoning, and development. 
• Conducts feasibility studies; does research and evaluates data; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signs, traffic, development and related departmental areas; assists in coordination of projects with other departments or governmental agencies; makes presentations to explain, interpret and communicate findings. 
• Prepares and updates various land use and planning maps; operates computer to generate computerized maps; utilizes computer to conduct various research and solve planning problems; assists in maintaining effective software. 
• Meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of County policy and decisions; coordinates public hearings; maintains records, notices agendas, etc. 
• Reviews commercial and residential building permits, plans and specifications to assure compliance with County zoning ordinances; provides signature approval for compliance, denies issuance of permits for non-compliance; cooperates with builders and developers and assists by identifying actions needed to secure compliance. 
• Conducts field inspections of completed commercial, multi-family and residential construction to verify compliance; issues signature approval for final Certificates of Occupancy; initiates sanctions for non-compliance. 
• Participates in project review meetings with various County department and developer representatives and identifies problem areas related to zoning and negotiates options for compliance. 
• Review and approve wetland mitigation and landscape plans for compliance with County ordinances; monitors building setbacks, signs requirements, driveways, parking lots, dumpster utilization and placement and related site compliance concerns. 
• Performs related duties as required.