Countywide Planner II
Countywide Planner II
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Development Services department at Cache County Corporation is accepting applications for a Countywide Planner II to work with a team of dedicated professionals to help build our community.
This is a full-time benefited position generally working Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All benefits start on the first day! Medical Dental Vision Life 401k Utah Retirement System 14 paid holidays and 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Countywide Planner II you will perform moderately complex community and regional planning work related to long-range planning and development land use and transportation studies community design zoning laws regulations and ordinances and other planning functions as they affect the growth and development of communities throughout the County.
The Countywide Planners duties include but are not limited to:
Actively managing and implementing the Cache County General Plan.
Preparing updating amending and implementing long-range planning documents and reports.
Coordinating with participating entities such as municipal jurisdictions State and Federal agencies utility providers and special service districts;.
Meeting with participating entities to assist in resolving land use and development issues including providing technical assistance with regulations ordinances and other land use-related issues.
Engaging communities in regional collaboration through small-area planning studies and training including community/urban design and transportation studies.
Providing and creating urban design work and mapping as part of a small area or regional planning.
Coordinating with other County departments and divisions including Trails Public Works GIS etc.
Coordinating and preparing Cache Open Space Advisory Committee agendas applications minutes meetings and site visits ensuring the committee is organized and meets public meeting requirements.
Preparing and presenting special studies or plans to solve issues relating to long-range planning general plans and land use development regional planning or other planning and zoning issues policies and concepts.
Providing front desk administrative and customer support assistance as needed.
Providing research and analysis to the Planning Manager with specific recommendations for development standards planning objectives and evaluation criteria especially as it relates to the Land Use Development Management Act (LUDMA).
Writing or assisting in writing various ordinances and regulations relating to development controls; may assist in monitoring ordinances and making recommendations for updates or amendments.
Applying knowledge and expertise in a focus area such as sensitive lands ordinances subdivision regulations economic development General Plan Development or similar specialty.
Interpreting and applying applicable State County and local codes ordinances and regulations.
Preparing information and giving presentations to the County Council planning commission cities and other agencies concerning long-range planning or zoning issues; answering technical questions.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in urban or rural planning public administration landscape architecture civil engineering or closely related field; AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
ABOUT CACHE COUNTY
Cache Valley is a beautiful place to live and work. Its a treasure trove of outdoor adventures hands-on heritage experiences and performing and fine arts. Our beautiful agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and just barely off the beaten path. The city of Logan boasts Utah State University and access to outdoor adventure is unparalleled. You can work downtown and explore the Wasatch Cache National Forest in less than a 10-minute drive. That means endless hiking rock climbing birdwatching mountain biking skiing and snowmobiling. Our sizzling performing arts scene has gained us the reputation of Utahs Heart of the Arts with three historic theaters in one block world-renowned opera Broadway and touring productions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or special accommodation to complete the application process please contact our HR Team at .
Veterans Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veterans preference must do so by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veterans preference requested. Additionally a copy of the applicants DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed a copy of the applicants letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.
Employment Type
Full-Time
