Planner Ii/Iii

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!   As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $26.3244 - $31.5707 per hour, DOE.

The Planning, Development, and Sustainability Department is seeking a PLANNER II/III to join their team. This position performs professional duties in community planning and development.

May be assigned to work on current planning and permitting, long range planning, and/or code development. Work involves the most complex and controversial issues and projects assigned to planning staff in the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 15, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.  

To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.

• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.

• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Participates in the development of the department work plan. Participates in the general administration of community planning and development programs.

Exercises independent judgment and initiative in preparing and overseeing community planning and growth policy updates, zoning and subdivision code updates, subdivision review, zoning project and permit reviews, and permitting systems. Coordinates with GIS personnel to develop and access maps and other supporting information. Develops and maintains relationships with planning and/or development review agencies such as the City-County Health Department, County Public Works, County Parks, Trails and Open Lands, the City planning office and tribal, state and federal agencies.

Serves as a liaison and coordinates interagency review of plans, projects and code updates. Coordinates or serves on interagency committees. Represents the county as an expert in community planning and development.

 Represents the organization at meetings, participates in community task forces and makes oral or written presentations.  Prepares ordinances, regulations, resolutions and plans for review and approval by appropriate governing authorities. Coordinates with management to write department policies and procedures.

Provides information, advice and training to County officials, staff, and the general public. Issues procedural information to the public; offers interpretations of plans and regulations; works toward resolution of conflicts. Directs and conducts field investigations and research to compile data for community planning and development.

Serves as a subject matter expert and professional resource for the department, staff, and other departments involved in planning and/or development review; and develops resource materials. Reviews work produced by other planning personnel as requested.  Assists entry level planners as needed with review of projects, interpretation of regulatory standards, and project development.

Develops and manages complex planning projects such as land use policies, code updates and large-scale development proposals, which may involve overseeing a project team. Provides lead direction to planning staff as assigned.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited for this position include community planning, urban studies, environmental science, and geography.

• Requires four years of planning experience.

• Applicants with three years of planning experience or comparable experience involving permitting, technical review, report writing, community development, etc. may be considered for a Planner II position.

• A Master's degree in a relevant field may count for two years of experience.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. The work requires the ability to walk over rough, uneven terrain and travel to remote work sites and meetings.  May require attendance at meetings before or after normal work hours.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.

Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.