Natrona County
Senior Planner
Natrona County, Casper, Wyoming, United States, 82604
NATRONA COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Senior Planner
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, AT-WILL EMPLOYEE
DEPARTMENT: Development
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of the Development Department, this position performs responsible office and field work involving planning, zoning, Code Enforcement and land use; supervises and assigns the work of planning and Code Enforcement staff; provides staff support to Planning & Zoning Committees, the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of County Commissioners and other boards, commissions, and committees; interprets Department plans, codes; reviews, assesses, and prepares reports for current application proposals and recommends necessary modification for compliance; performs complex planning and project management assignments for the County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise planning functions of the Planning and Code Enforcement Departments
Direct, train, and supervise the work of others as assigned
Reviews and approves work of other planners and Code Enforcement
Reports and documents concerning assigned projects; conducts meetings with departmental clients regarding recommended conditions and application processing; prepares and reviews staff reports and completes projects as assigned
Reviews development proposals to ensure compliance and consistency with all applicable County and State rules and regulations
Acts as County representative to state and federal agencies involved in land use review
Ensures requested information is provided to all state and federal agencies
Reviews daily development permits to determine jurisdictional requirements and to ensure compliance and consistency with all applicable rules and regulations
Reviews plats and boundary line adjustments and other land divisions for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations
Reviews relatively complex problems, issues and land use development situations and provides oral and written recommendations on such to staff and various advisory and elected boards.
Prepares written and oral reports for presentation to the Hearings Officer, Administrator, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and/or Board of County Commissioners.
Advises the public about laws and regulations impacting development and about the federal, state and local permit processes.
Enforces current zoning, critical areas and resource lands, growth management, road and utility access, storm water, shorelines and other related rules and development regulations.
Conducts field investigations and inspects sites for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Operates and maintains electronic tracking of current permits, planning and code compliance cases.
Analyze and interpret related planning legal documents; locate and read property descriptions
Use appropriate computer software in the preparation of presentations, reports, graphics, displays, and maps
Basic principles of compiling data using geographic information systems (GIS)
Serves as County Floodplain Administrator and ensures all development is compliant with flood hazard protection ordinance.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Promote effective communication
Serve on various boards and committees as appointed or assigned
Maintain workspace, vehicle, and materials in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess and Maintain a Wyoming driving license and be insurable with Natrona County
Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning, Urban/Regional planning or closely related field
Ability to obtain within 18 months an AICP Certification
Minimum of 3 years of land use planning experience; five years progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office within Natrona County Development. The Planning Department is approximately 3 team members with typical office furnishings and equipment; Inspections/site visits throughout county; intermittent busy and loud environment both inside and outside; communication via phone, electronically, and in person; interaction with customers and staff, and volunteers; off-site training.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
Approximately 20% of the time driving and conducting onsite inspections, 80% of the time normal office work.
Access and move files, office supplies, and equipment; move up to 25 pounds.
May access all aspects of a construction site including but not limited to; arrive onsite to take pictures, measure set-backs for property lines, etc. May include occasional kneeling, bending, standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, and stooping.
Meet deadlines; solve problems independently and/or with others to meet deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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TITLE: Senior Planner
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, AT-WILL EMPLOYEE
DEPARTMENT: Development
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of the Development Department, this position performs responsible office and field work involving planning, zoning, Code Enforcement and land use; supervises and assigns the work of planning and Code Enforcement staff; provides staff support to Planning & Zoning Committees, the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of County Commissioners and other boards, commissions, and committees; interprets Department plans, codes; reviews, assesses, and prepares reports for current application proposals and recommends necessary modification for compliance; performs complex planning and project management assignments for the County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise planning functions of the Planning and Code Enforcement Departments
Direct, train, and supervise the work of others as assigned
Reviews and approves work of other planners and Code Enforcement
Reports and documents concerning assigned projects; conducts meetings with departmental clients regarding recommended conditions and application processing; prepares and reviews staff reports and completes projects as assigned
Reviews development proposals to ensure compliance and consistency with all applicable County and State rules and regulations
Acts as County representative to state and federal agencies involved in land use review
Ensures requested information is provided to all state and federal agencies
Reviews daily development permits to determine jurisdictional requirements and to ensure compliance and consistency with all applicable rules and regulations
Reviews plats and boundary line adjustments and other land divisions for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations
Reviews relatively complex problems, issues and land use development situations and provides oral and written recommendations on such to staff and various advisory and elected boards.
Prepares written and oral reports for presentation to the Hearings Officer, Administrator, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and/or Board of County Commissioners.
Advises the public about laws and regulations impacting development and about the federal, state and local permit processes.
Enforces current zoning, critical areas and resource lands, growth management, road and utility access, storm water, shorelines and other related rules and development regulations.
Conducts field investigations and inspects sites for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Operates and maintains electronic tracking of current permits, planning and code compliance cases.
Analyze and interpret related planning legal documents; locate and read property descriptions
Use appropriate computer software in the preparation of presentations, reports, graphics, displays, and maps
Basic principles of compiling data using geographic information systems (GIS)
Serves as County Floodplain Administrator and ensures all development is compliant with flood hazard protection ordinance.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Promote effective communication
Serve on various boards and committees as appointed or assigned
Maintain workspace, vehicle, and materials in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess and Maintain a Wyoming driving license and be insurable with Natrona County
Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning, Urban/Regional planning or closely related field
Ability to obtain within 18 months an AICP Certification
Minimum of 3 years of land use planning experience; five years progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office within Natrona County Development. The Planning Department is approximately 3 team members with typical office furnishings and equipment; Inspections/site visits throughout county; intermittent busy and loud environment both inside and outside; communication via phone, electronically, and in person; interaction with customers and staff, and volunteers; off-site training.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
Approximately 20% of the time driving and conducting onsite inspections, 80% of the time normal office work.
Access and move files, office supplies, and equipment; move up to 25 pounds.
May access all aspects of a construction site including but not limited to; arrive onsite to take pictures, measure set-backs for property lines, etc. May include occasional kneeling, bending, standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, and stooping.
Meet deadlines; solve problems independently and/or with others to meet deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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