Senior Planner

Job description

Boone County, Missouri is seeking a Senior Planner for our Resource Management Office.

Are you passionate about shaping communities and guiding thoughtful growth? We're looking for an experienced planning professional to help lead land use planning, development review, and long-range planning initiatives that support the County's vision for the future.

In this role, you'll work with a high degree of independence to develop land use plans and regulations, review complex development proposals, conduct planning research and analysis, and collaborate with elected officials, community stakeholders, developers, and partner agencies. Your work will have a direct impact on responsible growth, community development, and quality of life throughout the County.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are representative of the work performed by employees in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

• Conduct research, surveys, and technical analyses related to planning, zoning, growth management, and development issues.
• Prepare professional reports, recommendations, maps, exhibits, and presentations for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, County Commission, and advisory committees.
• Research, develop, recommend, and administer updates to the County's Master Plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and other land use policies.
• Review and process land development, subdivision, and land use applications to ensure compliance with County regulations, adopted plans, and development standards.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor grants that support planning initiatives and community development projects.
• Maintain accurate project files, development records, tracking systems, maps, reports, and related planning documentation.
• Serve as a liaison with County departments, government agencies, elected officials, developers, consultants, and community organizations to advance planning initiatives and resolve development-related issues.
• Coordinate with consultants on planning studies, special projects, and the preparation of planning documents.
• Assist with zoning enforcement and code compliance activities by investigating zoning violation complaints and supporting enforcement efforts.
• Supervise assigned staff by providing leadership, assigning and reviewing work, mentoring employees, supporting professional development, and participating in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Attend and present at public meetings, hearings, workshops, and community events, including meetings that occur outside regular business hours.
• Monitor development projects throughout construction and implementation to ensure compliance with approved plans, County regulations, and conditions of approval established by the Planning and Zoning Commission and County Commission.
• Conduct field inspections, site evaluations, and assessments to support planning and development review activities.
• Provide planning expertise and technical input for the County's Stormwater Management Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY HERE: www.boonemo.gov

Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status: Full-time, exempt, benefited

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday; Occasional weekend and outside of business hours work required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field; and four years of experience in planning or engineering design or Master’s Degree in related field and two years of experience in planning or engineering. Must be certified through the AICP – American Institute of Certified Planners or have the ability to obtain certification within two years. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a county vehicle.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $73,403.20 - $78,686.30

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov ***************************************************************************

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.

Benefits

Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one):

• Paid vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
• 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
• 100% County paid employee dental premiums
• Subsidized dependent premiums
• County Paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.