Missoula County (MT)-posted 12 months ago
$25 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Missoula, MT
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $25.6539 - $30.7665 per hour, DOE. The Planning, Development and Sustainability Department is seeking a Planner I or II to join their team. Planner I - Performs entry level professional community planning and development work in Planning, Development and Sustainability Department. Planner II - Performs professional level duties in community planning and development. May be assigned to work on current planning and permitting, long range planning, and/or code development. Work involves complex issues and projects for the Planning, Development and Sustainability (PDS) Department. May work on more complex projects or controversial issues as part of a team.

  • Assists in preparation and coordination of community planning and/or development review projects, such as subdivision and rezoning applications and administration of land use policies and codes.
  • Issues procedural information to the public; offers interpretations of plans or regulations; and works towards resolution of conflicts.
  • Prepares ordinances, resolutions, project narratives, maps or other visual aides, and project evaluations for review and approval by senior staff.
  • Evaluates building and development permit applications for compliance with County land use and development regulations and approves permits when appropriate.
  • Conducts inspections for code compliance.
  • Investigates and resolves violations of County land use and development regulations.
  • Stays informed of local, state and federal legislation and current issues in community planning and development.
  • Conducts field investigations and research, compiles data and prepares technical reports for community planning and development.
  • Prepares oral and written presentations and attends group meetings relative to community planning and development projects.
  • Analyzes information and makes recommendations.
  • Interfaces directly with the public, communicating complex and technical information.
  • Provides staff support to governing bodies and citizen boards as directed, including making presentations, scheduling, preparing agendas, preparing meeting sites and materials, and answering inquiries from members.
  • Serves as a resource to other staff members on specific issues.
  • Planner I - Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited for this position include planning, urban studies, environmental science, and geography.
  • Four years additional, related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Requires one year of planning experience or comparable experience involving permitting, technical review, report writing, or community development.
  • Planner II - Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited for this position include planning, urban studies, environmental science, and geography.
  • Four years additional, related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Requires three years of planning experience or comparable experience involving permitting, technical review, report writing, community development, etc.
  • Full-time opportunity
  • Many benefits
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