Planner I or II

City of Casper•City Hall - Casper, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assigned to: Planning. Qualified applicants have the potential to start at the Planner II level. Planner II Salary Range - $73,770 - $103,279. Are you passionate about shaping the future of your community? Every planning decision helps define the character of a community for generations to come. At the City of Casper, you'll work on meaningful projects that balance responsible growth, economic development, and quality of life while helping create a community residents are proud to call home. The City of Casper is seeking an engaged, collaborative planner to join our Planning Division. Whether you're beginning your planning career or bringing extensive municipal planning experience, you'll have the opportunity to influence the growth and development of one of Wyoming's most vibrant communities. As a Planner, you'll work on a wide variety of projects involving land use, development review, zoning, floodplain management, GIS mapping, and long-range planning initiatives. You'll collaborate with developers, citizens, elected officials, and City departments to help ensure responsible, sustainable growth throughout Casper.

Requirements

Knowledge of planning principles, land use regulations, and development review processes
Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical information
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with or the ability to learn GIS mapping and spatial analysis
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build productive working relationships
Sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public service
Knowledge of: Basic planning principles and practices. Research methods and techniques. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Computers and related software applications. Conflict resolution and consensus building. Basic understanding of site design principles and development review processes. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to analyze land use data and create maps.
Ability to: Attend public meetings outside of normal working hours. Stay abreast of current trends in the planning profession and maintain awareness of new developments in the field of planning and development. Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning, and land divisions. Compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports. Maintain a neat and professional appearance. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Follow written and verbal instructions. Prepare clear and concise reports. Learn to apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values. Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
Skill in: Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, and the general public. Operating modern office equipment, including computer software, and operating systems/applications. Compiling and analyzing data. Managing multiple projects with aggressive deadlines. Preparing a variety of business documents. Applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and receive work direction.
Planner I: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, land use planning, or a closely related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in municipal planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
Planner II: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Land Use Planning, or a closely related field preferred. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience that includes complex development review, project management, policy analysis, or long-range planning responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
Possession of, or ability to obtain professional certification in a Community Development related field such as an AICP preferred.

Responsibilities

Researches, compiles, and analyzes land use and zoning information and evaluates development proposals to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; prepares written reports and studies to provide recommendations regarding land use and zoning regulations.
Assists in preparing legal agreements, Municipal Code amendments, ordinances, and resolutions for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Provides information and technical advice to the public, developers, and other City staff regarding property zoning ordinances and related legal issues.
Coordinates the review of development plans with other departments and outside agencies; compiles information, facilitates discussions, and communicates decisions to developers.
Reviews floodplain, zoning, subdivision, site plan, exception/variance, conditional use, vacation and building applications for compliance with City ordinances.
Manages multiple development review projects in various stages of review and approval; tracks timelines, coordinates required actions, monitors progress, and communicates project status and next steps to applicants, departments, and outside agencies.
Prepares official correspondence, documentation and reports as assigned; serves as staff representation for a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
Creates maps, charts, and tables from zoning and GIS data to be presented at public hearings.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Incumbent is responsible for preparing planning reports and recommendations; preparing legal agreements, ordinances, and resolutions; coordinating the review of development plans with other departments and outside agencies; analyzing data; reviewing floodplain, zoning, subdivision, and building applications; and creating GIS maps.