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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

$95,000 - $110,000 Annually/DOE

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our communitys quality of life. Our Development Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nations best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Please Note: Updated resume and cover letter are required.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Plans and manages the day-to-day operations of the Planning Division under direction of the Development Services Director. Responsible for conducting independent, advanced, professional planning work; advises the Director, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners regarding planning and zoning issues and policies and supervises the Planning Division staff.

Essential Functions

• Plans and schedules work to be accomplished in the Planning Division;
• Assigns work and provides direction to professional staff, reviews work products, provides feedback to employees and conducts and prepares written performance evaluations;
• Ensures that the content and quality of staff reports are of professional standards;
• Maintains consistency in the application and implementation of the countys Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and in the processing of development applications;
• Assists in the resolution and monitoring of zoning enforcement issues and cases, providing code enforcement oversight in conjunction with the Sheriffs Office;
• Reviews complex land use applications and site plans for completeness and for compliance with ordinances, codes, regulations and conditions of approval;
• Develops and presents analytical reports on complex zoning applications to the public, appointed officials and elected officials;
• Conducts meetings with land developers and others regarding development proposals;
• Supervises the formulation and updating of the Countys Comprehensive Plan and to the Ada County Zoning Code;
• Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures for timely and efficient processing of development applications and regarding interpretations of the Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances;
• Provides assistance and direction to Planners in the technical aspects of processing development applications;
• Advises and instructs co-workers, elected officials and the public regarding technical requirements of the Countys Comprehensive Plan, relevant ordinances and regulations;
• Inspects large-scale development and field sites, analyzes development in order to determine compliance with existing laws and codes;
• Maintains current copies of related plans and ordinances;
• Coordinates, attends and plans meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee, the Agricultural Protection Area Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners;
• Makes public presentations;
• Performs research and makes recommendation on a variety of planning and zoning issues;
• Develops strategies to promote economic and community development, and efficient land use consistent with community goals;
• Provides direct oversight of both the managerial and technical aspects of large-scale strategic projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Planning or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required, a Masters Degree in Planning or a related field preferred;
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal or county planning department and five (5) years of supervisory/management experience preferred;
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred;
• Knowledge of administrative and management theories and techniques necessary to direct the work of personnel assigned to related tasks and projects;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and zoning;
• Knowledge of the methodology for conducting planning research and zoning analysis;
• Knowledge of the relevant ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning;
• Knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches and graphics using ARC/VIEW and other computer software;
• Skill in directing the work of personnel assigned to related tasks and projects;
• Skill in working with diverse groups to set priorities and formulate programs to accomplish multiple objectives in a timely and professional manner;
• Ability to develop and make sound professional recommendations on planning policies and procedures;
• Ability to supervise and motivate employees;
• Ability to interpret, apply and follow departmental policies and procedures;
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and analyze complex planning projects;
• Ability to conduct technical planning-related research;
• Ability to review and analyze site plans;
• Ability to maintain effective verbal communications during public meetings and public hearings;
• Ability to effectively present the results of analyses verbally, in writing and graphic form;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, representatives of other agencies and the general public.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Government Administration

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