PLANNER III in St. George, Utah at St. George, City of (UT)

Job Title: PLANNER III
Salary Range: $75,362.00 - $94,203.00 Annually
Location: City Hall - St. George, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500007
Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Job Description: Position Summary

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of professional and technical duties for the City of St. George related to community planning, development, redevelopment, and growth. Coordinates division activities in the absence of the Director.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Reviews application requests and development plans for site plans, conditional use permits, re-zoning petitions, site inspections, subdivisions, hillside development, etc. to monitor community compliance with the City’s General Plan; zoning, development and sign ordinances; and other city policies and plans.
2. Participates in public meetings; prepares and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council meetings relating to development applications, variances, appeals, zoning amendments; and insures that accurate records are kept.
3. Coordinates with the City Attorney, City Engineer, building officials, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other officials in matters relating to planning, zoning, and development in the city.
4. Meets with the general public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and city officials to answer and discuss planning, zoning, sign code, variances, subdivision ordinance, and development issues. Assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management. Follows up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions.
5. Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local planning, zoning, and development.
6. In the absence of the Director, conducts the Planning Staff Review Meeting for new development with various city departments such as engineering, building, power, police, water, sewer, and fire; city appointed boards; and developer representatives. Identifies problem areas related to zoning and presents options for compliance.
7. Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the zoning and land use maps up to date. Is familiar with Arc View GIS software.
8. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work performed. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.Qualifications

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience:Minimum of five (5) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning and zoning administration. A Master’s degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with a minimum of three (3) actual years of experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of urban planning, including plan implementation techniques.
• State Municipal Land Use Development and Management Act.
• Relevant and environmental and zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge and experience in customer service or dealing with the public in a professional environment

Ability to:

• Compose clear and concise written and oral reports, including report preparation and presentation, data collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and preparation of technical comments.
• Read and understand design drawings, topographic maps, and construction plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, subordinates, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.

Benefits for full-time employees:

Health Care

The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. The City also offers two Traditional medical plans. Employees have the option to upgrade to one of the City’s Traditional medical plans with a lower deductible by paying a premium for the selected plan. The City also offers voluntary benefits including dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans at the employee’s cost and discretion. Health care coverage begins the first day of employment.

Retirement

The City fully funds an employee pension plan through Utah Retirement Systems for each active full-time employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off (PTO) hours are accrued according to the number of hours paid. Based on a full 40-hour work week, paid time off is accrued as follows: 2 weeks for years 0 through 3.99, 3 weeks for years 4 through 11.99, and 4 weeks for 12+ years.

Holidays

The City has 13 paid holidays each year. If unused, holiday time can be used as Paid Time Off.

Sick Leave

The City provides 12 days of sick leave each year. You can accrue sick leave without limit.

Life Insurance

All active full-time employees enrolled in the employer sponsored medical plan are provided with $50,000 worth of life insurance. Spouses and dependents are provided with $5000 and $2500 respectively. Full-time employees are also provided with an AD&D policy for $50,000.

Long Term Disability

All active full-time employees enrolled in the employer sponsored medical plan are provided with LTD insurance benefits.

Educational Assistance Program

The City offers a reimbursement of 75% of the tuition and required student fees, up to $2,000 per fiscal year, for pre-approved courses for full-time employees when the employee meets the eligibility requirements. This reimbursement is not a guarantee, it is subject to the approval of the Department Head. Reimbursement will be reduced by any other financial aid that does not have to be repaid, such as the GI Bill, scholarships and grants.

Employee Assistance Program

The City offers an Employee Assistance Program to give full-time employees an additional level of support for personal, financial, and family issues. The Employee Assistance Program is 100% Confidential, offers a 24/7 Crisis Support Line, and there are no limits for sessions with a licensed counselor.

Recreation Benefit

Free or discounted access to all 4 City Golf Courses, swimming pools and Recreation Center is available to all full-time employees.

Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.

Voluntary Benefits

Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance; each are available on a voluntary basis to all Active Full-Time employees enrolled in an employer sponsored medical plan.

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning and zoning administration. A Master’s degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with a minimum of three (3) actual years of experience.

• Yes
• No