A Plannerwill perform project management, technical,administrativeand professional work in thePlanning and Zoning Division. Such as review the development of zoning cases. Making presentations at public hearings related to proposed development applications. Providing land use and zoninginformation to thegeneral publicRepresentingthe County at external meetings.Providingcustomer service to public and private sector officials, applicants, consulting professionals, and Countyresidents.

SCHEDULE:

This positionoperateson our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid, with in-office work as needed;generally,two days a week inoffice  

COMPENSATION:

Target Hiring Range: $84,438 to $98,489 USDAnnually

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits:Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and moreFor more information, click herefor our Total Rewards summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Planner will be able to:

• Evaluate land use and development proposals. Understand the characteristics of the development proposal and decide what regulations/policies areappropriate toapply to a case/property.

• Prepare staff reports and present staff recommendations to appropriate boards and commissions based on background research compiled/analyzed. Decide what information to present to referral agencies,boardsand commissions.

• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and County personnel. Provide information concerning land use proposals, historical preservation, demographics,zoningand subdivisions based on considerable knowledge and interpretation of County plans and State regulations. Provide technical planning and zoningexpertiseandassistanceto County residents, businesses,Divisionsand otherjurisdictions

• Establish relationships. Confer with various parties in public and private meetings on various land use, demographic and development matterspertaining toproposals. Attend, coordinate and/or conduct public meetingspertaining toplanning cases or issues. Negotiate and mediate between differingobjectivesand opinions of affected parties. Decide when to consult experts in areas such as land use, historicpreservationand demographics.

• Manage planning projects with supervision, includingrezoning,variances,and other land useapplications.Establish priorities. Define necessary resources. Design work processes. Serve as liaison to affected residents,businessesand/or government agencies.Determinewhich projects need immediate attention and which can wait. Decide what information to share that will help answer inquiries and address concerns. Set priorities andidentifyquality sources of research.

• Utilize various mapping, word processing,spreadsheetand/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information. Develop case files. Decide which database programs would yield the best results during research. Efficiently organize case materials.

• Perform other related work asrequired Prioritize management requests and balance with current workload.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Land Use, Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography

• One or more years of experience in planning, zoning, or a similar field 

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification 

• Planning / development review experience 

• Experience giving presentations. 

• Strong writing skills