Planning and Zoning Director

Bingham County is Recruiting for the Position of

PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR

December 13, 2019

Salary Range: $56,950.40 – $83,075.20 DOQ/DOE

Fulltime, County Benefits Included

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Acceptable Experience and Training

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or related field;

· Minimum of three (3) years, full time experience in a Planning organization;

· Management and supervisory experience is required; or

· Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Special Qualifications

· Idaho driver’s license is required;

· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

Purpose Of Class/Primary Function

Performs advanced, professional planning duties; supervises all departmental staff including Planning & Zoning; serves as staff to the Planning & Zoning Commission; advises the Board of County Commissioners regarding all Planning & Zoning, and land use policies and practices; develops recommendations on current and long-range planning and coordinates with the County Building Official and Public Works Director.

Competency Requirements

· Planning and zoning, economic development, and related principles, methodologies, processes, and practices;

· County Comprehensive Plan and various planning and economic development documents, philosophy, processes, and goals;

· County codes regulating development review and design standards, including public review and hearing processes;

· Urban planning research methodology, including field inspections, computer and electronic searches, archive and file searches, personal interviews, and related research methods;

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,950.40 to $83,075.20 /year

Experience:

• Planning: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative