Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY: $35.48-$45.87/hr

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS APPLICATION AND CURRENT RESUME ELECTRONICALLY BY THE LISTED DEADLINE

Employment applications are available at -government/city-manager/human-resources.

The City of Cottonwood Heights is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Planner to lead and manage complex planning projects, provide expert analysis, and support the City's strategic goals for sustainable development and community growth. This position offers an opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of our great city by addressing current projects and promoting innovative planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a full range of professional city planning functions of moderate to complex difficulty with minimal supervision.

• Supports the CED Director by providing day-to-day project management and leadership and working with CED staff to ensure a high-performance public service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the Community and Economic Development Department's and the City's goals.

• Identifies and conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development; presents findings to the Planning Commission, Administrative Hearing, Appeals Hearing Officer, Architectural Review Commission, Parks, Trails, & Open Space Committee, and City Council; prepares written reports as required relative to the above duties; prepares proposals, as assigned, for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local planning, zoning, and development.

• Facilitates and coordinates regularly scheduled Planning Commission, Appeals Hearing Officer, Architectural Review Commission and Administrative Hearing meetings; prepares, publishes, and distributes notices, agendas, staff reports, etc. and gives oral/audio visual reports/presentations to these boards

• Reviews land use applications for zoning compliance, and manages the review process and assignments for each land use application received, from pre-application process through final approval;

• Supports Associate Planner / Sustainability Analyst in sustainability initiatives; including incorporating sustainability best practices into city master plans, ordinances, and policies; researches sustainability principles and promotes sustainable measures.

• Manages and coordinates the bonding process between developers and all applicable city departments while complying with all state laws regarding bonding;

• Assists the Community & Economic Development Director in identifying long-range community development projects, policies, and initiatives that should be pursued to benefit the city and/or implement master plan recommendations; presents findings and recommendations to City Council as needed.

• Coordinates the public participation process; meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management.

• Assists in providing information for GRAMA requests as assigned; assists in the management and processing of third-party geotechnical and geologic reviews and payments, including tracking and invoicing of outstanding review and permit expenses owed to the city.

• Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.

• Assists with identification, management, and conducting feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, economic development, traffic, development and related departmental areas; assists in coordination of projects with other departments or governmental agencies.

• Participates in long-range planning activities; assists in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, solid waste or other plans and codes to meet the city's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements; updates code amendments, economic development plan and design standards.

• Conducts field inspections of developments as needed to further verify compliance with approved plans and bonding requirements; collaborates with the code enforcement division for enforcement activities, as needed,

• Advises ordinance enforcement officers on zoning questions.

• Assists the Community & Economic Development Department in the planning and operation of various city events and town hall meetings, as directed.

The Senior Planner position is a a full-time, fully-benefitted position in the Planning Department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, public administration or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning/community development, including one year of project management experience;
• Working knowledge of legal system and procedures affecting planning, zoning and related operations of the City.
• Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.
• Ability to develop and conduct standard studies and projects related to planning and community development in a municipal setting.
• Special Qualifications:
  • Valid state of Utah driver's license
  • AICP Certification - desirable but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• 401(k) match of up to 6.2%

How to Apply

For a full job description, requirements, and to apply, please visit The city will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the selection process.

Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants; to waive any requirement set forth in this Announcement; and to hire anyone as the Manager deemed to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring as the Manager one of the applicants responding to this Announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

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