Planner I-II

Vineyard City • Vineyard, UT

8d • $22 - $31

About The Position

Vineyard City’s Planning Department is hiring a Planner at the Planner 1 or Planner 2 level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated abilities. The role performs professional municipal planning work in current and long-range planning, development application review, zoning administration, land-use regulations, and community development. It supports City policies, plans, ordinances, and development standards and provides technical assistance to residents, developers, and other stakeholders.

The Planner 1 performs assignments under general supervision. The Planner 2 handles more complex planning projects and development applications with greater independence, responsibility, and accountability. Work is primarily in an office, with occasional visits to development sites and attendance at public meetings; evening meetings may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Planner 1: At least one year of professional planning or related experience.
• Planner 2: At least three years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Planner 2: Ability to independently manage development applications, interpret complex land-use regulations, and present recommendations to public bodies.
• Planner 2: Experience coordinating development reviews, preparing planning documents, and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of municipal planning principles, land-use regulations, zoning ordinances, and development review processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, ordinances, policies, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate written reports, staff recommendations, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, communicate professionally with stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS and electronic development review systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and process development applications, including subdivision plats, site plans, conditional use permits, and other land-use applications.
• Interpret and apply zoning ordinances, development standards, City policies, and applicable state regulations.
• Coordinate development reviews with Engineering, Building, and other City departments.
• Maintain application records, correspondence, review comments, and project status updates.
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, recommendations, planning analyses, policy recommendations, and ordinance amendments for public bodies.
• Assist with or lead long-range planning projects, including General Plan, master plan, and land-use regulation updates.
• Support GIS mapping, plat recording, and Development Review Committee activities.
• Provide zoning and development information to residents, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage complex development applications from initial review through final approval at the Planner 2 level.
• Lead interdepartmental development reviews and coordinate resolution of technical comments.
• Represent the Planning Department at the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission, and other public meetings as assigned.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior planning staff and help improve departmental procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• City-sponsored health insurance through Select Health or a stipend option.
• Retirement benefits through Utah Retirement Systems, with pension or 401(k) options as applicable.
• A 6.2% 401(k) contribution in lieu of Social Security.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance with additional life insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level