Principal Long Range Planner
*This position is jointly funded by Teton County and the Town of Jackson, WY; the selected candidate will have an opportunity work on long range planning projects both for Teton County and the Town of Jackson. The person hired for this position will be a Teton County, WY employee.*
Fantastic benefits package that includes generous time off, sick days, wellness hours, fully employer paid premium for individual or family medical, dental and vision. Start Bus discounts, WRS Pension, and so much more!
SUMMARY: Performs complex, highly technical current and long-range planning tasks for the Planning and Building Services Department; provides technical and professional guidance and support to the Planning staff; assures projects are in compliance with County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, policies and procedures, and coordinates with appropriate State and/or Federal agencies.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manages complex, specialized, and politically sensitive professional planning applications and activities; uses professional knowledge of planning and growth management theory, environmental protection, public policy, and land use law to complete and manage projects.
- Takes planning and development applications from pre-application conference to final action; reviews development applications for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and other County requirements; meets with applicants; schedules hearings for applications; prepares staff reports; and provides technical and professional recommendations to Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
- Researches and develops complex and politically sensitive amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and LDR; assures amendments recommended for approval comply with LDR standards and are consistent with goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and with other policies of the County.
- Manages highly technical and complex planning projects, reviews documents for compliance with County standards and policies, schedules public hearings, and assures that applicants understand the review process. Completes special projects, including researching regulatory approaches by other communities, locating technical ordinance language, reviewing federal and state environmental impact statements.
- Plans, organizes, implements, and supervises assigned Current Planning activities and staff; trains and mentors staff to fulfill the requirements that meet the Planning and Building Services Standards and Teton County policies and procedures.
- Manages consultants, develops Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, coordinates consultant selection, oversees contracts and scopes of work, and responsible for administration of contract budgets.
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Public Administration, or related field
- Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience managing community development and urban planning programs.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Additional technical skills training and certifications may be required.
Required Knowledge of:
- County policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws and regulations governing planning and development.
- Principles and practices of planning, community development, land use, permitting, and environmental protection.
- Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient community development techniques.
- Current legislative, political, and economic trends in state and federal government.
- Records management and customer service principles, protocols, and standards.
- Standard and specialized computer software applications, including Geographic Information System (GIS).
Required Skills in:
- Interpreting and applying development regulations, technical standards, review procedures, priorities and deadlines, Federal and State rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with County employees, representatives from other government agencies, community groups, the Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Explaining planning and development regulations and procedures, and County policies and procedures.
- Responding to public inquiries and providing information on departmental services, programs, policies, and procedures.
- Providing effective customer service, resolving conflicts, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records and identifying and reconciling errors.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Using computer programs and permitting software.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- Occasional field/site visits are required.
This position is open until filled. Email questions to hr@tetoncountywy.gov or call (307)732-8489.
