COUNTY PLANNER - PLANNING & ZONING DIVISION / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

St. Charles County, MO•Saint Charles, MO

40d•$48,582 - $69,743

About The Position

COUNTY PLANNER II JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to provide intermediate-level work primarily serving the Division's current planning and grants management functions. The work is performed under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Division Director. COUNTY PLANNER I JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to provide entry-level work primarily serving the Division's current planning and grants management functions. The work is performed under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Division Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related field.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
3 years planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and able to utilize GIS applications.
Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.
1 year planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Processes primarily residential permit applications, including zoning compliance for building, floodplain development, and land use permits, as assigned.
Processes boundary adjustment, minor plat, and subdivision plat applications as assigned.
Prepares memoranda and other packet materials in support of the Planning and Zoning Commission, as assigned.
Carries out zoning enforcement and compliance within assigned areas of the unincorporated County.
Processes floodplain development and site plan permit applications, as assigned.
Assists customers with understanding and navigating County permit requirements, standards, and processes.
Provides staff support to the Domestic Violence Board; processes grant applications made through the Board; and monitors agencies for contract compliance.
Provides staff support to the Commission on Housing Assistance.
Administers the County's directional signage program.
Provides research and technical analysis for the Division Director to inform policy making, program design, and ordinance preparation.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of ordinances, rules and regulations regarding land use and zoning, and rezoning, variance and conditional use permit procedures and policies.
Performs field visits when necessary relative to issues as assigned or deemed necessary.
Provides support to all grant administration programming through the Division, as assigned.
Generates maps showing floodplain, subject properties, aerial view, mailing lists, topography and zoning using GIS applications.
Coordinate's subdivision naming between applicant and various agencies.
Performs research and the collection of data for planning related projects.
Provides research for ordinance changes.
Assists with the County's directional signage program, as assigned.