- Performs professional planning functions and provides the general public with accurate information regarding land use regulations, development processes, and zoning compliance; serves as front counter staff.
- Acts as staff planner to the Planning Commission and drafts public hearing notices, meeting agendas, staff reports and related informational attachments such as maps, photographs, graphic materials, etc.; prepares and makes presentations at Planning Commission meetings.
- Attends and participates in other public meetings as required, including City Council, appeal hearings, workshops, etc. Prepares staff reports and makes presentations at public meetings relating to development applications, variances, appeals, and zoning amendments.
- Receives and processes zoning applications (rezones, conditional use, text amendment, subdivision applications, appeals, annexations, etc.); determines completeness of applications.
- Meets with residents, the general public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and City officials regarding land use development, sign code, general planning, zoning, and subdivision ordinance information.
- Assists with long-range planning efforts and the implementation of strategies in the General Plan, Small Area Plans, and other relevant documents.
- Assists in identifying funding sources and opportunities; assists in making applications for grants; assists in implementation of grants as awarded.
- Participates in keeping accurate and detailed records as well as compiling and maintaining data and statistics relevant to the Community Development Department.
- Reviews building permit submittals for compliance with the land use code for site plans, elevation plans, etc. including setbacks, height, landscaping, and architectural regulations.
- Conducts and compiles research on relevant topics, issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development; based on data, prepares proposals for amendments to processes, policies and ordinances.
- Receives and processes code compliance complaints including investigation of validity of complaint; contacts property owners regarding violations and works to gain compliance; details and documents actions taken and compliance progress; follows up with complainants regarding progress.
- Places and removes signs from properties that have a land use application under consideration.
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate diplomatically.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with city staff, developers, contractors, appointed and elected officials, stakeholder groups and the general public.
- Working knowledge of development in all phases; working knowledge of planning and zoning ordinances and state statutes regarding development.
- Ability to be detail-oriented.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices of planning theory and applications.
- Knowledge of local government structure and operations.
- Working knowledge of the nomenclature, symbols, and techniques of mapping and architectural plans.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, ordinances and state statutes, and other regulatory documents.
- Ability to be proactive and self-motivated, prioritize effectively, and meet established deadlines; ability to independently handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to identify and solve problems.
- Skills in public relations and making public presentations.
- Ability to understand, prepare, and present technical information and reports.
- Knowledge of computer equipment and programs. Knowledge of GIS is helpful.
- Knowledge of research methodology, best practices in research compilation and presentation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License and be deemed insurable and able to operate City owned equipment and vehicles.
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Senior Planner - Kaysville, United States - Kaysville City Corporation
3 weeks ago
Description
Kaysville CityJob Title: Senior Planner
Department: Community Development
Pay Range: $34.24 to $46.22 based on qualifications/experience (fiscal year 2025)
FLSA Status: Fulltime - Non-Exempt
Open Date: 04/30/24
Close Date: Open Until Position is Filled - First review of applications 05/22/24
SUMMARY:
The Senior Planner manages land use applications and processes; assists the general public by providing accurate information on land use inquiries; serves as staff support for the Planning Commission; performs professional and technical work including drafting agendas, staff reports and presentations for public meetings; works to gain compliance on code enforcement regulations; supports the Community Development Director with projects and programs as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Education and Experience:
A. Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or similar planning-related field,
AND
B. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience performing civic planning activities,
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
D. A Master's Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or similar planning related field or an AICP is preferred.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit for long periods, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools such as a computer or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Sufficient vision, hearing, and stamina are required to perform the above functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mainly in a business office setting and occasionally in the field. In the course of field activities, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and may become moderate to potentially loud in field situations.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
A Kaysville City online job application is required. Go to to complete an online application. Questions about the position or the application/hiring process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Department at or
NOTE: All Kaysville City employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check following a conditional offer of employment.
Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.
Kaysville City Corporation Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
