Senior Planner - Murray, United States - Murray City

Description

Senior Planner needed for Murray City, Utah.

Closing Date:
Open until filled (Application review will begin 04/17/2024)

Salary:
$2,446 - $3,709 bi-weekly DOE


Status:
Exempt


Department:
Community & Economic Development


General Description:

Works under the general supervision of the Planning Division Manager and performs professional planning functions for the orderly development, redevelopment, and growth of the city.

Serves as a mentor to junior level staff. Coordinates division activities in consultation with the Planning Division Manager.


Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from college or university with a bachelor's degree in land use planning, geography, architecture, political science, economics, or closely related field and five (5) years full-time, progressively responsible experience in planning or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

An advanced degree in land use planning, geography, or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Utah Driver License.
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is highly desired.
• The position requires regular attendance at public meetings, many of which are conducted in the evening, to meet the needs of the Community & Economic Development Department.

Essential Duties:

• Performs professional planning functions under the general guidance of the Planning Division Manager and acts as staff planner to the Planning Commission, Hearing Officers and the MCCD Review Committee.
• Prepares meeting schedules and agendas, reports, maps, photographs, and graphic materials. Analyzes, processes, and formulates staff recommendations for development applications; prepares staff reports for zoning, variances, appeals, site plans, conditional use applications, etc.
• Conducts final building permit reviews in coordination with junior staff.
• Participates in public meetings. Prepares and makes presentations at public meetings to the Planning Commission, Hearing Officers, City Council, MCCD Review Committee and other meetings relating to development applications, variances, appeals, and zoning amendments. Participates in other public meetings as required.
• Assists with the preparation, revision, and update of the General Plan, the City's Land Use Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, sign code and other ordinances that relate to growth and development; gathers and analyzes statistical data; prepares written reports and makes oral presentations.
• Prepares materials and conducts Planning Review activities for new development applications between representatives from various city departments and divisions such as engineering, building, power, police, water, sewer, and fire departments. Also coordinates with applicants including developers, architects, engineers, and other public officials; coordinates with the county and other municipal planning agencies to resolve problems.
• Meets with the public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and City officials regarding land use development, sign code, variances, general planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance information. Provides guidance on the process of development application, including types of needed approvals. Anti cipates potential issues and offers alternatives to make proposals compliant with City and State regulations.
• Assists the Planning Division Manager with long-range planning efforts and the implementation of strategies in the General Plan; assists the Planning Division Manager in identifying funding sources and opportunities, and in making applications for grants.
• Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the Zoning and Land Use maps up to date. Maintains a working knowledge and familiarity with GIS software.
• P rforms related duties as required.