Assistant City Planner

Rock Springs, WY • Rock Springs, WY

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About The Position

The employee will support the City of Rock Springs mission 'To provide all individuals, through the combined efforts of city government and the people it serves, an effective, efficient and productive form of government, while promoting an enhanced quality of life, open communications and economic growth'. The employee will demonstrate the ability to manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment; practice confidentiality; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept change; accept and provide constructive feedback; and work as a team player. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for their position, and adhere to policies and procedures of their department and The City of Rock Springs. Under direction of the City Planner, to provide administrative and technical assistance with planning, zoning and other related land use issues.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to research principles and practices of current and advanced urban, regional, land use planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of and ability to research recent development, current literature, and sources of information related to planning and zoning, to include, but not limited to, current social, political and economic trends.
• Knowledge of general principles of design review and ability to read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to research, comprehend and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including those governing general plans, environmental matters, design, zoning, and land use.
• Knowledge and skill to effectively utilize modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, including computer hardware and software necessary for graphic presentation, mapping, and database management.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Ability to ensure safe driving principles and practices.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Analyze site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities, and other urban services.
• Ability to interpret, apply and enforce the policies, procedures, laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions effectively and tactfully.
• Conduct thorough investigations and research, collect, compile, and analyze information and data and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including, but not limited to employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the public, preferably in a planning or code enforcement office environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, record and administer requests for zoning permits, as governed by the Rock Springs Zoning Ordinance.
• Advise and recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment and the City Council regarding requests for approvals and permits as required by the Rock Springs Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to the general public, staff, developers, appraisers, and other professional and community organizations.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, project review comments, public notices, ordinances, resolutions, maps, presentations and other documents as part of the development application process.
• Evaluate development proposals, including residential site plans, for conformance with planning, zoning, and land use guidelines.
• Maintain the Planning and Zoning department website.
• Grant writing, administration and assistance.
• Perform site inspections as assigned.
• Handle code enforcement cases as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree