City Planner - DOE

Assistant City Engineer ($105k-$130K DOE)

Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the City’s Planning Department. Manages current and long‑range planning functions; interprets and administers zoning, subdivision, land use, and development regulations; manages complex development applications and planning projects; and provides the planning direction for the City.

• Works under the direction of the Community Development Director

• Manages the planning department to meet the growth and needs of the City.
• Oversees review of applications for subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, general plan amendments, zoning amendments, and other development applications to ensure conformity with city ordinances.
• Manages the preparation and presentation of staff reports, projects, and meeting agenda items for the Planning Commission.
• Tracks attendance of planning commissioners at each meeting.
• Responds to questions from the Planning Commission, residents, applicants, and others in attendance.
• Attends public hearings; provides recommendations and advises the Planning Commission on planning matters.
• Manages the preparation of decision letters from the Planning Commission meeting and ensures follow‑up as needed.
• Oversees Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings for all planning applications that require a DRC.
• Prepares and oversees the annual budget for the Planning Department and the Planning Commission.
• Accepts applications and reviews plans submitted to the Planning Commission, audits the work of other planners, provides recommendations regarding completeness and accuracy; develops and presents recommendations on approval, denial, or modification of applications.
• Provides insight and information to the public regarding the preparation and filing of applications for zoning changes, building permits, conditional use permits, subdivision applications, and other requests for service.
• Gives planning advice, insight, and recommendations to the heads of various departments, external organizations, and the City Manager.
• Coordinates and may lead certain development activities with the Engineering and Building Departments.
• Interprets and applies planning and zoning regulations to the public.
• Provides insight and expertise on zoning code to applicants and the public.
• Consults with applicants and the public to advise in application submittals.
• Ensures the City is correctly posting legal notices as required by ordinance and the Land Use Development Management Act (LUDMA).
• Represents the City at regional committees and with other government and non-governmental organizations.
• Ensures that the City’s land use code complies with current State and Federal regulations.
• May participate in Planning Commission or City Council field trips and work meetings to explain application requests, staff concerns, ordinance requirements, applicable design and planning principles, and potential constraints.
• Ensures that planning department fees are current and updates the fee schedule as necessary.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in urban planning or a related field.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning.
• One (1) year of management experience.
• Current AICP certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• A master’s degree in urban planning or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

• Experience in local government.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test, background check, physical, and…