Associate Planner

Position Summary

Communities are growing and changing all over the country. Are you experienced and enthusiastic about helping shape that change? Can you be in tune with the wants and needs of the local community and use your skills to enhance the community? Are you willing to work with the challenges that face planning and community development in rural Nevada? If so, consider applying for the full-time position of Associate Planner for Churchill County.

As the Associate Planner for Churchill County you will serve as a subject matter expert on a wide range of planning topics including land division, variances and rezoning, Project Review, zoning and master plan updates, coordination with local, state, and federal officials on impactful projects. You would make presentations before the public at Planning Commission and County Commissioner meetings, and at other public forums as needed.

If this position sounds interesting to you and you believe you are qualified,
apply online rchillcounty.org/careers
. The Final date to receive applications is February 22, 2026.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Receives and processes applications for variances, rezoning, specific plan amendments, land division maps, annexations, use permits, and related zoning/planning and regulation items.
• Understands, explains and enforces provisions of County codes, applicable laws and regulations, and other policies and standards to potential applicants and the public.
• Updates water rights ownership database; provides information to Truckee-Carson Irrigation District to submit annual temporary water transfers to State Nevada Engineer's Office; provides information to consultant to submit temporary water transfers for re-vegetation and dust control.
• Monitors status of development applications from receipt of application to issuance of final permit.
• Conducts research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding planning and zoning related issues.
• Researches and reviews plans for ordinance regulations; provides specific information to engineers, architects, contractors, developers, property owners, etc. regarding codes, regulations and procedures; assists in development of ordinances.
• Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports and correspondence; directs the preparation of graphic materials.
• Develops and provides oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to Boards, commissions and community groups.
• Coordinates efforts of County Planning Office with regional government agencies, community groups, State and federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on planning related issues.
• Researches and understands laws, regulations, and pertinent information related to planning activities.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Bachelor's degree in planning, or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of professional planning related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Objectives, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information sources and trends of planning and zoning.
• Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the planning process.
• Terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in planning graphics and map drafting.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Computer applications related to the work to include GIS and mapping software.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.

• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing planning data.
• Interpreting maps, site and building plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Reading, analyzing and interpreting plans, blueprints, and other related documents.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Representing the County in contacts with county officials, community and other agencies and the public and making effective presentations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives and activities.

• Nevada Driver's License.

The physical demands described herein are…