Hybrid Countywide Planner II bei Cache County Corp.

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 Planner's 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: Bachelor's 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. It's 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 Utah's 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 [email protected].

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.