Community & Regional Planner

$74,000 + DOE

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for guiding smart growth and sustainable development? Ada County is seeking an experienced Community Planning Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Planning Division. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee complex planning initiatives, supervise a team of professional planners, and serve as a key advisor to the Development Services Director, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on land use policy, zoning enforcement, and community development strategies across Ada County. We’re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with strong management skills, deep planning expertise, and a commitment to public service. If you’re ready to shape the future of one of Idaho’s fastest-growing counties, we invite you to apply.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s 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.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems
  , with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match
  , plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
  , life insurance
  , and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Development Services staff helps guide growth on behalf of Ada County residents and leaders through every development (and building) activity.

Balancing growth for a sustainable future while maintaining the trust of those we serve.

Learn more about Ada County Development Services by visiting our website Ada County Development Services

Updated resume and cover letter are required.

A Community and Regional Planner develops land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and ensure needed public facilities in Ada County. This position works in an independent capacity, developing short- and long-term plans to create, grow, and revitalize communities and areas of Ada County. This position requires working on broad, community-wide plans as well as collaborating with other government agencies in regional planning activities.

This position performs complex and varied assignments related to community, comprehensive, regional, transportation, and strategic planning. The incumbent will conduct complex technical analyses, produce written reports, develop presentations for meetings, collaborate with all departmental divisions, determine and evaluate overall project management resources and processes for the entire department.

• Interprets and applies applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations;
• Initiates, updates, and maintains the Ada County Comprehensive Plan;
• Provides substantive, professional input into the development of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and into amendments to the Ada County Zoning Code and the Area of City Impact Agreements;
• Works with regional and local agencies in dealing with growth related issues;
• Evaluates adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs to keep up with growth and comprehensive plans;
• Participates in project management aspects of comprehensive planning tasks and functions;
• Advises and instructs co-workers, elected officials, and the public regarding technical requirements of community, comprehensive, regional, transportation, and strategic planning and other regulations;
• Works on special assignments, including but not limited to, transportation analysis, historic preservation, community projects, regional coordination, capital investment program, or development applications;
• Represents the interests of the county on a number of county and interagency coordination, transportation, transit and planning committees and…