City Planner
About The Position
This position is responsible for implementing zoning and subdivision regulations, reviewing various development and land use applications and issuing permits. Serves as the Case Manager for complex land-use applications, facilitating the approval process for annexations, subdivisions, zoning amendments, and large-scale commercial site developments. Prepare staff reports and various public notifications for cases. Conducts staff review meetings. Presents to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and City Council. Administers the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. Records and maintains all current and historic planning cases and documents. Coordinates various projects with various city divisions and external agencies. Provides guidance to developers and property owners related to the development review process. Oversees the review and issuance of zoning permits for a diverse range of residential and commercial projects, including new builds, structural additions, and site improvements. Issues Zoning Verification Letters and Zoning Violation Letters. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
- Knowledge of city codes, zoning regulations, and subdivision ordinances
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures
- Skill in preparing clear and precise reports
- Skill in reading maps, charts, and surveys
- Skill in problem solving
- Skill in prioritizing and planning
- Skill in interpersonal relations
- Skill in oral and written communication
- An undergraduate degree in Planning or a closely related field OR equivalent experience in city or county planning for one (1) year
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Nice To Haves
- Veteran's preference documentation (DD214 Form) if applicable
Responsibilities
- Implementing zoning and subdivision regulations
- Reviewing development and land use applications
- Issuing permits
- Serving as Case Manager for complex land-use applications
- Facilitating the approval process for annexations, subdivisions, zoning amendments, and large-scale commercial site developments
- Preparing staff reports and public notifications
- Conducting staff review meetings
- Presenting to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and City Council
- Administering the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations
- Recording and maintaining planning cases and documents
- Coordinating projects with city divisions and external agencies
- Providing guidance to developers and property owners
- Overseeing the review and issuance of zoning permits
- Issuing Zoning Verification Letters and Zoning Violation Letters
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Pre-Employment Drug Screening
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
