Idaho Staffing
Planner Position
Bingham County is recruiting for the position of Planner. Salary range starts at $20.03 - $22.52/hour DOQ/DOE. Full time - County benefits included: including 13 paid holidays/6 weeks paid parental leave, health insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Closing date: open until filled. Pay grade: N18. FLSA designation: Non-Exempt. Purpose of Class/Primary Function: The principal functions of an employee in this class are to help administer and enforce the Countys zoning and land use ordinances and regulations, to provide a variety of skilled technical and GIS mapping duties, perform code enforcement duties, perform preliminary plan review and technical on-site building inspections to ensure compliance with County ordinances and state and other applicable building codes when scheduling requires additional field inspections. The job requires effective customer service and communication skills to prepare staff reports, respond to complaints, explain regulations, and seek compliance, sometimes in controversial situations and field work. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning and Development Director with some latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and field environment and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment): Zoning Duties: Processes planning and zoning permit applications, including reviewing application documents and performing site visits; Prepares mailings, radius notices, and public notices, mailing each in a timely manner; Monitors the zoning application process to ensure follow-up and completion; Assists the Planning and Development Director with administrative and other duties; Assists in reviewing plats, surveys and site plans in accordance with County codes; Performs field inspections and posts notices relating to zone changes, conditional use permits, variances and other special land use cases taking photographs and preparing presentations and staff reports for the Planning & Zoning Commission; Provides assistance to the public, answers inquiries, and offers technical support; Attends and prepares meeting room for Planning & Zoning monthly meetings. GIS Duties: Maintains all GIS and data files associated with Planning & Zoning by editing and entering map data; Designs and updates databases for various projects such as Original Parcel Layer, Division Rights, LOMA/LOMR layers, and P&Z applications, etc; Assists other County departments in implementing and using GIS systems and data; Creates and maintains the Official Zoning Map and coordinates with other GIS divisions to ensure that data layers are kept accurate and current; Provides zoning, comprehensive plan, floodplain, site maps, and others as needed; Assigns all addresses to new residential construction in the County and provides support data to local post offices, 911, Assessors Office and other GIS divisions. Enforcement and Other Duties: Perform investigations and field inspections relating to complaints or violations of zoning and other land use regulations and resolves the issues; Perform review of building and construction plans and on-site building inspections for compliance with County and other applicable building codes, including but not limited to structural, mechanical, health, fire safety, and other applicable codes, when needed; Documents on-site inspections, including violations and all records including inspection reports and correspondence with affected parties on compliance efforts; Develops and maintains information.
Bingham County is recruiting for the position of Planner. Salary range starts at $20.03 - $22.52/hour DOQ/DOE. Full time - County benefits included: including 13 paid holidays/6 weeks paid parental leave, health insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Closing date: open until filled. Pay grade: N18. FLSA designation: Non-Exempt. Purpose of Class/Primary Function: The principal functions of an employee in this class are to help administer and enforce the Countys zoning and land use ordinances and regulations, to provide a variety of skilled technical and GIS mapping duties, perform code enforcement duties, perform preliminary plan review and technical on-site building inspections to ensure compliance with County ordinances and state and other applicable building codes when scheduling requires additional field inspections. The job requires effective customer service and communication skills to prepare staff reports, respond to complaints, explain regulations, and seek compliance, sometimes in controversial situations and field work. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning and Development Director with some latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and field environment and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment): Zoning Duties: Processes planning and zoning permit applications, including reviewing application documents and performing site visits; Prepares mailings, radius notices, and public notices, mailing each in a timely manner; Monitors the zoning application process to ensure follow-up and completion; Assists the Planning and Development Director with administrative and other duties; Assists in reviewing plats, surveys and site plans in accordance with County codes; Performs field inspections and posts notices relating to zone changes, conditional use permits, variances and other special land use cases taking photographs and preparing presentations and staff reports for the Planning & Zoning Commission; Provides assistance to the public, answers inquiries, and offers technical support; Attends and prepares meeting room for Planning & Zoning monthly meetings. GIS Duties: Maintains all GIS and data files associated with Planning & Zoning by editing and entering map data; Designs and updates databases for various projects such as Original Parcel Layer, Division Rights, LOMA/LOMR layers, and P&Z applications, etc; Assists other County departments in implementing and using GIS systems and data; Creates and maintains the Official Zoning Map and coordinates with other GIS divisions to ensure that data layers are kept accurate and current; Provides zoning, comprehensive plan, floodplain, site maps, and others as needed; Assigns all addresses to new residential construction in the County and provides support data to local post offices, 911, Assessors Office and other GIS divisions. Enforcement and Other Duties: Perform investigations and field inspections relating to complaints or violations of zoning and other land use regulations and resolves the issues; Perform review of building and construction plans and on-site building inspections for compliance with County and other applicable building codes, including but not limited to structural, mechanical, health, fire safety, and other applicable codes, when needed; Documents on-site inspections, including violations and all records including inspection reports and correspondence with affected parties on compliance efforts; Develops and maintains information.