Development Review Planner II (May be under filled)
About The Position
Salt Lake City is seeking a Development Review Planner to coordinate and track development requests and ensure compliance with City zoning and related site development ordinances. The position may be filled at Planner II or Planner I level depending on the selected candidate’s credentials. The role requires extensive research, well-developed communication skills for complex interactions with permit applicants, City staff, and the public, strong problem-solving abilities, and expertise in the City’s development review processes. The position is part of the collaborative Planning Team in the Department of Community and Neighborhoods. It typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and some Fridays; the schedule may change at the department’s direction. The work is primarily office-based, with occasional site inspections and reviews. Employment offers are contingent on a criminal background check. The role is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- For Planner II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field and one year of full-time, paid professional experience in urban planning, plans review, or zoning enforcement, or an equivalent year-for-year combination of education and experience.
- For Planner I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a closely related field, or an equivalent year-for-year combination of education and full-time, paid professional urban planning experience.
- Ability to accurately interpret development plans and specifications of varying complexity and compare them with actual sites.
- Ability to perform geometric and algebraic computations, including calculations of areas, lengths, angles, and slope percentages.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, building construction, permitting, site development, subdivision, zoning ordinances, or utilities for Planner II; Planner I requires knowledge of urban planning, building construction, site development, zoning ordinances, or utilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
- Proficiency with computers and software used to collect and tabulate data.
- Ability to travel to various work locations for on-site inspections (Planner II) or visit various sites for review (Planner I).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative and reliability, while appreciating team member contributions (Planner II); demonstrated ability to work with initiative and reliability, while appreciating team member contributions (Planner I).
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the American Planning Association.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in the review, data preparation, and tracking of building permit applications, licenses, and other current planning and development projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance, and timely processing.
- Coordinate assigned Development Review Team processes with team members and agencies to facilitate prompt responses and resolve undue delays.
- Review complex development plans and specifications for compliance with City zoning, site development, subdivision, sign, and related ordinances.
- Attend planning and development review project meetings and communicate zoning and development code proposals to contractors, architects, developers, and City and community council groups.
- Provide technical assistance to development review coworkers and other City employees on complex review issues, and train new Development Review Planners one-on-one.
- Write zoning ordinance interpretations and action policies concerning complex development issues.
- Respond to public requests and provide customers with information about City and zoning ordinances and permit applications; assist with counter, email, and phone coverage as needed.
- Review development proposals for zoning compliance and recommend alternative ways to correct errors in proposed plans to developers, builders, property owners, architects, inspectors, enforcement officers, and other City personnel.
- Perform zoning analyses of complex construction projects, interpret zoning regulations, and assist Development Review, Building Code, and Fire Department team members in implementing recommendations.
- Travel to various work locations and visit sites to conduct reviews or inspections.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees; eligibility varies by employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
