Planner II: Shape , Zoning & Community

Qualified applicants have the potential to start at the Planner II level.

Planner II Salary Range - $73,770 - $103,279

Are you passionate about shaping the future of your community? Every planning decision helps define the character of a community for generations to come. At the City of Casper, you'll work on meaningful projects that balance responsible growth, economic development, and quality of life while helping create a community residents are proud to call home.

The City of Casper is seeking an engaged, collaborative planner to join our Planning Division. Whether you're beginning your planning career or bringing extensive municipal planning experience, you'll have the opportunity to influence the growth and development of one of Wyoming's most vibrant communities.

As a Planner, you'll work on a wide variety of projects involving land use, development review, zoning, floodplain management, GIS mapping, and long-range planning initiatives. You'll collaborate with developers, citizens, elected officials, and City departments to help ensure responsible, sustainable growth throughout Casper.

Incumbent is responsible for preparing planning reports and recommendations; preparing legal agreements, ordinances, and resolutions; coordinating the review of development plans with other departments and outside agencies; analyzing data; reviewing floodplain, zoning, subdivision, and building applications; and creating GIS maps.

Key duties include:

• Researches, compiles, and analyzes land use and zoning information and evaluates development proposals presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; prepares written reports and studies to provide recommendations regarding land use and zoning regulations.
• Assists in preparing legal agreements, Municipal Code amendments, ordinances, and resolutions for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Provides information and technical advice to the public, developers, and other City staff regarding property zoning ordinances and related legal issues.
• Coordinates the review of development plans with other departments and outside agencies; compiles information, facilitates discussions, and communicates decisions to developers.
• Reviews floodplain, zoning, subdivision, site plan, exception/variance, conditional use, vacation and building applications for compliance with City ordinances.
• Manages multiple development review projects in various stages of review and approval; tracks timelines, coordinates required actions, monitors progress, and communicates project status and next steps to applicants, departments, and outside agencies.
• Prepares official correspondence, documentation and reports as assigned; serves as staff representation for a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
• Creates maps, charts, and tables from zoning and GIS data to be presented at public hearings.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and helping guide thoughtful community growth. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of planning principles, land use regulations, and development review processes
• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical information
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with or the ability to learn GIS mapping and spatial analysis
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build productive working relationships
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public service

• Wyoming Retirement System Public Pension Plan
• CIGNA State of Wyoming Benefits, and much more
• Paid Time Off, 80-hours available upon start date (720 hours max accrual)

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in…