What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I/Associate Planner position at City of Post Falls, ID?

Salary : $26.25 - $30.04 Hourly

Location : Post Falls, ID

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 01062025Planner

Department : Community Development Department

Division : Planning

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Class Specifications

The City of Post Falls is seeking an experienced Planner to join our Community Development Planning Team. We are one of the fastest growing communities in the Pacific Northwest and offer competitive pay with an outstanding benefits / pension program and a generous paid time off. Compensation is commensurate with experience and the successful candidate is eligible for additional merit increase after 6 months.

Examples of Work Duties

Examples of Work Duties :

Planner I :

Hiring Range : $26.25 - $27.56

Posts notices for public hearings and code enforcement action;
Provides professional and technical expertise in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Post Falls GIS.
Assists in the preparation of exhibits and reports for planning applications and activities;
Answers inquiries from and provides assistance to the public, by telephone and in person, regarding development and zoning projects and current City codes;
Performs technical GIS and planning functions including research, review, analysis, presentation, and coordination of zoning map amendments, annexation, zone changes, development applications, special use permits, variance, and related applications;
Processes planning and zoning permit applications, including reviewing application documents, site visits, and preparing material for senior planners;
Coordinates application review process with affected parties, including applicant, property owner, planning staff, architects and engineers, City regulatory and review bodies, and the public;
Provides technical staff support and assistance to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council, including review and recommendations on proposals;
Assists in the overall implementation of the City Comprehensive Plan, including general planning and development philosophy, goals, and policies;
Assists in maintenance of current land use application case files as assigned;
Assists in maintaining current city maps, zoning maps, planning documents, planning and development codes and related regulations, geographic and demographic information and databases, and related studies and statistics, for research, documentation, and public access;
Review development applications and building permits to ensure code compliance.

Associate Planner

Hiring Range : $2 8.61 - $30.04

In addition to all Planner I requirements :

Provides information and assistance to the public, answers inquiries, directs customers to the appropriate source for information;

Processes planning and zoning permit applications for the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council under supervision of the Planning Manager;

Performs research and gathers information, reviews applications, and prepares recommendations for studies and reports;

Processes site plan applications; reviewing application documents, site visits, and inspections in coordination with other city departments;

Performs research for general plan amendments and ordinance revisions;

Prepares recommended changes to zoning ordinances;

Performs special projects, studies, and research as directed;

Reviews annexation, subdivision, and land use applications for compliance with the Area of City Impact (ACI) agreements (if applicable), comprehensive plan, master plans, development agreements, and City codes;

Prepares and presents written and oral reports to regulatory and hearing bodies, including planning staff findings and recommendations with oversight by the Planning Manager;

Assists in code enforcement efforts in coordination with the Police Department;

GIS mapping, as needed;

Maintains zoning maps, planning documents, planning and development codes and related regulations, geographic and demographic information and databases, and related studies and statistics, for research, documentation, and public access;

Provides assistance to the public, by telephone and in person, regarding development and zoning projects and current City codes;

Provides information and recommendations for amendments on short-term and long-range planning issues and proposed revisions to City master plans and development codes;

Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and / or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans;

Assist with grant development activities and coordination with other departments;

Assist the Planning Manager with economic development activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

For the complete job specifications by title :

Acceptable Experience and Training

Planner I :

Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, public administration, or a related field; and

Familiar with ESRI for GIS mapping

One (1) year experience in planning or a related field

Associate Planner :

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, geography, design or public administration, or other related fields; and

Two (2) years experience in planning or a closely related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;

AICP certification is preferred, but not required.

Overview of Benefits Information

The City of Post Falls offers a variety of benefits to regularly scheduled employees working in excess of twenty (20) hours per week and as determined by our employee definitions, conferring benefits. For more detail, please contact the Human Resource Offices at (208)457-3309.

Benefits Include :

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Medical & Dental Benefits

Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account (tax free)

5% increase after 6 months with positive review

Optional Flexible Spending Account

Optional 401 K

Optional 457 Plan (tax deferred)

Optional IRA (post tax)

Optional Supplemental Benefits :

AFLAC

VSP Vision Coverage

Life Flight

Identity Theft & Legal Services

Time Off Benefits

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Other :

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness Programs

On-site workout facilities

Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible, allowing qualifying employees 100% student loan forgiveness. See https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / for more information.

Salary : $26 - $30

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