Planner I

Johnson County, KS • Full-time • Olathe, KS, US • 3m ago

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. The Johnson County Planning, Housing, and Community Development Department is hiring a Planner I position.

Job Description

With indirect supervision, receives and responds to routine and more complex inquiries; under supervision of Deputy Director, Senior Planner and Building Official assists with reviewing land use applications for compliance with submission requirements; enters application information and maintains databases and records; assists with collecting and analyzing data and formulating recommendations relating to land use variance applications; drafts staff reports for land use applications for finalizing by Senior Planner; assists with preparing agenda and organizing zoning board meetings; assists with research and projects involving regulation amendments, plan amendments; and assists with preparing special reports and projects.
Assists Deputy Director with negotiations on issues and conditions on behalf of the County with other stakeholders, including applicants, citizens, and other departments; presents routine and minor staff reports at public hearings before the Planning Commission, Zoning Boards, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of County Commissioners; assists Deputy Director in preparing regulation interpretations both orally and in writing; assists as staff liaison to task forces, committees, and advisory boards.
Assists Deputy Director annd Building Official with the development review process by coordinating pre-application meetings and distributing plans for review by Planning, Building Codes, and other County departments.
Coordinates and monitors building permit reviews for the Planning Division, performs site inspections, ensures all steps and requirements in development review process are met, and serves as staff liaison with applicants to ensure complete and efficient review process for building permits.
Serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders; networks with technical professionals through involvement in professional organizations and attending conferences, seminars and programs.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Planning or other relevant field is required. A valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required along with one year of experience in planning, zoning, or other relevant area or a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study can substitute for experience.

Preferred Job Requirements:

A Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or other relevant field is preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.

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