CITY PLANNER III $63,890-$75,071, DOE at Personnel Plus, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description SUMMARY Under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, performs advanced professional technical work related to land use planning, zoning, construction plan review, building and site inspection, and code enforcement. Provides advanced technical expertise to elected officials, boards, commissions, and the public. The position acts in a Lead role as needed. Work involves extensive communication across the City's departments, other agencies, and stakeholders. The Planner III operates with a greater level of autonomy in carrying out duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides subject matter expertise to developers regarding land use and design review proposals, focusing on more complex projects Conducts in-depth research and analysis of land use and design review proposals to ensure compliance with City and State codes while identifying potential financial impact; prepares staff reports regarding the same Responds to escalated inquiries from the public and developers regarding planning and zoning-related issues; planning application procedures; City planning and zoning regulations and ordinances; and trails and pathways-related matters Prepares and presents technical staff report overviews and makes recommendations to the City Council. Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Pathways Recreation Commission, and other City boards and commissions Analyzes and interprets data to produce staff reports regarding amendments to the comprehensive plan and City ordinances Evaluate complex building and site construction plans; conduct subdivision, building, trails and pathways, parks, or site inspections to ensure compliance with specific planning and zoning-related requirements and other City codes Required to attend night meetings and deliver oral presentations Recommends procedures for processing development applications and ordinance revisions and implements approved policies Recommends new policies and procedures both within the Planning and Zoning Department and in conjunction with other City departments Provides expertise in the development and implementation of both the department and the City's short-range and long-range plans Prepares findings of fact and conclusions of law documents on development applications for the Design Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council Prepares land use-related documents, including agreements, ordinances, and resolutions Confers with the public and special interest groups to seek input and coordinate efforts on City-related endeavors Makes recommendations for budgetary consideration in the capital maintenance plan and capital improvement plan to the City Council Monitors the work of contractors and provides project management, as needed Writes grant applications, as needed; provides oversight of project awards Serves as a departmental lead, providing mentoring and guidance; may delegate and oversee work processes Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices May support transportation policy, program, plan, and project development. Facilitates the coordination of transportation infrastructure planning with outside agencies and advocates for the prioritization of City initiatives May serve as floodplain administrator; ensures adherence to related laws and regulations May provide oversight of the Parks and Pathways master plan; ensures adherence to trails and pathways standards May be assigned special projects based on subject matter expertise Performs other duties as assigned To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account