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The City of Boise is hiring a Sr Planner - Planning and Zoning to join our Planning and Development Services Department! Lead complex land development projects while making a lasting impact on urban policy. This unique role combines technical expertise in subdivision review with the distinctive opportunity to draft and recommend development code amendments that will shape our community for years to come. You'll serve as the city's technical expert on land division, supervise a team of two planning technicians, and directly influence how our city grows through policy recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Job Responsibility:
Lead complex land development projects
Draft and recommend development code amendments
Serve as the city's technical expert on land division
Supervise a team of two planning technicians
Present recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
Represent the city on the Ada County Street Name Committee
Serve as a liaison to neighborhood associations
Review and process applications for zone changes, site and design variances, subdivisions, partitions, lot line adjustments, minor land divisions, conditional uses, planned unit developments and appeals
Review development applications for completeness
Review engineering plans and write detailed technical analysis
Conduct research regarding site locations, subdivision plat notes, property easements, entitlements and zoning codes
Review legal documents
Ensure all public hearings are published through official public notice postings
Prepare detailed reports and present applications to commissions and public hearings
Act as a liaison to associated agencies
Provide construction plan reviews and conduct inspections for final occupancy
Manage the bonding and time extension process
Review and release construction bonds
Supervise and assist planning technicians
Conduct presentations on current planning processes and property rights
Serve on or lead planning related advisory committees
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration or a closely related field
Four years professional level experience in planning, zoning, public administration or similar field
One year of supervisory experience
Knowledge of principles and practices of planning as they pertain to the design and development of urban and regional areas
Knowledge of principles, standards, practices and information sources of ordinances and comprehensive plans
Knowledge of laws, codes and other regulations pertinent to subdividing, planning, zoning and community development
Ability to analyze planning issues related to the entitlement process, subdivision of land, and site planning
Ability to interpret policies and develop operating guidance related to urban planning laws, regulations, executive orders, and other technical materials
Ability to provide customer service assistance and formal recommendations relating to urban planning policies, procedures, guidelines and/or regulations
Valid state-issued driver's license
Applicants must be able to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks
Applicants must be able to pass Driving Record Check
Nice to have:
Master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, or a closely related field
Five years of experience in architecture, professional planning, urban design, or similar field
Experience in the public sector
Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
What we offer:
ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure)
12 paid holidays
8 hours sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost