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Associate Planner II

#16058
Ephraim City

Details:

  • Category: Off-Campus
  • Position Type: Full-Time (Career)
  • Posted on: September 20, 2017
  • Open until: Thu, October 12, 2017 expired
  • Wage: Planner II (Grade 20) $21.86- $27.60 per hour DOQ
  • Location: Ephraim, UT

Description:

Ephraim City is a growing community that is the economic and commercial hub of Sanpete County in Central Utah. Ephraim is located a little over an hour south-southeast of Provo, with a population of over 7,000 people and growing. Ephraim is home to Snow College, a junior college with over 5,000 enrolled students. Snow College just recently added several new 4-year programs, and Ephraim City expects to see continued growth of the city and surrounding area for the foreseeable future as the College continues to grow. Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Plateau Mountains, one can enjoy many miles of mountain ATV trails, located just minutes from downtown Ephraim City. The Associate Planner will assist the Community Development office in its efforts to provide exceptional customer service for current projects, permitting, zoning, and long range planning within the City.

SUPERVISOR

Community Development Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Process applications related to zoning and planning functions, including commercial, industrial and single family and multi-family residential site plans; subdivision plats; conditional use permits, rezones, annexations, and other related work. Interpret and administer city ordinances and state law. Update city ordinances as necessary to ensure compliance with state laws and current best practices. Provide staff support to various boards, including Planning Commission, Main Street Beautification Committee, Historical Committee, City Council, Appeal Authority, and others as necessary. Staff support may require posting agendas, taking minutes, providing staff recommendations and presentations, and gathering information for the boards to consider. Gather and analyze basic planning information and formulate recommendations related to ordinance amendments. Assist in the implementation of the City's general plan. Advise and confer with the public, builders, developers, attorneys, business owners, engineers, and architects regarding City development policies, standards, and guidelines. Interpret land use regulations and review development proposals and other requests for conformance with the appropriate regulations. Prepare staff reports and graphic displays, and make recommendations on development proposals. Make presentations to the planning and zoning commission, city council, and other committees. Investigate public complaints, determine infractions and initiate corrective action for zoning violations. Take phone calls and inquiries from the public, and provide assistance to walk-in customers. Perform field inspections of projects for compliance with approved development plans. Gather field data, including GPS data collection, and create reports and GIS maps. Assist Community Development Director in economic development efforts. Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of principles and practices related to urban planning; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and ordinances related to planning, zoning and urban development. Knowledge of local government structure and operations. Knowledge of legal procedures associated with municipal property management and development. Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to read blueprints, understand metes and bounds and plat descriptions, and other related information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the business community, citizens, elected officials, employees, developers, financiers, and other government agencies. Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful environment. Knowledge and experience with mapping, GIS software, GPS data collection, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat and photo editing software, and some AutoCAD experience is a plus.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Class D driver's license with periodic verification by the City.

Planner II Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, public administration, engineering, or closely related field; plus, three (3) years or more of progressively responsible experience in city planning, community development, economic development, or any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Graduate degree in urban planning or closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Application Instructions:

Position open until filled. First review of applications and resumes will be held on Thursday, October 12th, 2017. Submit an Ephraim City Application, along with resumes and cover letters to Ephraim City at 5 South Main, Ephraim, UT 84627, Attention Community Development. Or by email to bryan.kimball@ephraimcity.org


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