Planner I/II

Missoula County (MT) • Missoula, MT

371d • $25 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Full-time opportunity
• Many benefits

What This Job Offers

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