Principal Planner

Pleasant View City•Pleasant View, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pleasant View City in Pleasant View, Utah, is hiring a full-time Principal Planner to support the city’s growth and development. The position works under the city administrator and coordinates with municipal professionals and departments on planning, zoning, and land use initiatives. The salary is $65,436–$101,171 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Friday, with attendance at monthly city meetings and other meetings as requested. The Principal Planner processes land use applications and fees, manages accounts receivable, conducts field inspections, and researches zoning, planning, and development issues. The role develops reports and presents findings to the planning commission and city council; responds to public requests; drafts proposed amendments or changes; and prepares commission meeting agendas and staff reports. The position also serves as the department’s records officer, posts notices, tracks escrow and bond accounts, and handles planning- and zoning-related GRAMA requests. Additional work includes coordinating with building inspectors, builders, developers, and city officials; attending city council and project review meetings; and providing office coverage for other municipal departments. Pleasant View City has approximately 10,800 residents and is located at the base of Mount Ben Lomond in northern Weber County, about 45 miles north of Salt Lake City. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug screening test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a field such as geography, urban planning, public administration, or political science.
At least 3 years of experience in a comparable position with another city or county, or in a similar office setting, or additional relevant education or certifications.
Experience or certification in planning and zoning, public administration, or a closely related field.
Strong knowledge of planning processes, project management, record retention, and city services.
Intermediate knowledge of law, mathematics, finance, budgeting, public administration, and use of reference materials.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficiency with computers, software, email, and spreadsheets.
Accuracy in reviewing and processing land use applications; strong time management and task prioritization skills.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the public, mayor, city council, planning commission, and city employees.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidentiality and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Knowledge of Utah’s Land Use Management Act (LUDMA).

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, zoning, and land use initiatives and maintain detailed documentation.
Coordinate with municipal departments and professionals to support daily operations and project compliance.
Process land use applications and fees, manage accounts receivable, and conduct field inspections.
Research zoning, planning, and development issues; prepare detailed reports and present findings to the planning commission and city council.
Respond to public requests and prepare proposal drafts for amendments or changes.
Prepare planning commission meeting agendas and staff reports.
Serve as the department’s records officer and ensure timely posting of notices.
Track escrow and bond accounts and handle planning- and zoning-related GRAMA requests.
Coordinate with building inspectors, builders, developers, and city officials.
Attend city council meetings and participate in committee project review meetings.
Provide office coverage for other municipal departments.