Planner

Franklin County•Union, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, supports the County’s planning and land use objectives by contributing to the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive plans, land use regulations, and related programs. This position promotes community engagement in planning efforts and helps ensure compliance with applicable ordinances through education, coordination, and regulatory support.

Requirements

Ability to learn County and department policies and procedures.
Ability to learn County codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations.
Ability to learn standard surveying practices.
Ability to learn reading, interpreting, and identifying required modifications to surveys and plats.
Skills in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
Skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents, and governmental regulations.
Skills in exercising discretion and judgment with only general supervision.
Skills in developing and implementing new plans and strategies for economic development, planning and zoning, and other issues throughout Franklin County.
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skills in writing and presenting concise and comprehensive reports, manuals, and other correspondence.
Skills in understanding principles, practices, and laws regarding land use planning.
Skills in understanding and utilizing basic GIS Mapping products.
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, or related field.
Three (3) years of related experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
May be required to obtain and maintain Public Notary certification.

Responsibilities

Reviews land divisions and adjustments, evaluating for compliance with current land use regulations and coordinating with GIS staff as needed, and makes administrative determinations within established policies and procedures.
Provides information and technical assistance to members of the general public, property owners, surveyors, developers, title companies, and their representatives.
Responds to and assists in resolving complex or sensitive inquiries and complaints related to land use and zoning.
Performs communication and networking with local, regional, state, and federal entities as necessary to facilitate the daily work of the Planning and Zoning Department. These communication-related activities primarily involve local communities, utility districts, fire districts, and the economic development community.
Generate supplemental information regarding land use and community development issues via informational written materials and updates to the website.
Perform regulatory review of the Franklin County Unified Land Use Regulations for the purpose of recommending changes.
Monitor and report on financial status of escrow accounts established for approved developments.
Performs follow-up and review of approved permits, such as Second Dwelling Agreements, Medical Hardships, Conditional Use Permits, Zoning Permits, coordinating as necessary with the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. Makes recommendations regarding compliance issues.
Attends various meetings, presents reports, and provides administrative support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, County Commission, Board of Zoning adjustment, and other Councils and Committees.
Prepares and maintains various reports and records.
Provides support to the Planning Director and may assist with departmental operations in their absence, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.