Principal Planner

Make your mark as a full-time Principal Planner with the city of Pleasant View, UT!

Position Snapshot:

Salary: $65,436 – $101,171/year, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Friday, plus attendance at monthly city meetings and other meetings as requested

Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, Utah Retirement Systems retirement benefits, holiday pay, vacation leave, and sick leave

Principal Planner Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education/experience) in a field such as geography, urban planning, public administration, or political science (master's degree preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in a comparable position with another city/county (or similar office setting) or additional relevant education/certifications
• Experience/certification in planning & zoning, public administration, or a closely related field
• Strong knowledge of planning processes, project management, record retention, and city services (Utah's Land Use Management Act (LUDMA) knowledge is a bonus)
• Intermediate knowledge of law, mathematics, finance, budgeting, public administration, and the use of reference materials
• Valid driver's license
• Computer, software, email, and spreadsheet proficiency
• Accuracy for reviewing/processing land use applications, strong time management skills, and task prioritization abilities
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships with the general public, mayor, city council, planning commission, and city employees
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality and problem-solving skills

The Work You'll Do:

As our Principal Planner, you'll work under the city administrator and coordinate with municipal professionals to shape the effective growth and development of our city and community. You'll oversee planning, zoning, and land use initiatives, including maintaining detailed documentation and coordinating with different departments to support daily efficiency and excellence. Highly deadline- and detail-driven, you'll handle responsibilities like processing land use applications and fees, managing accounts receivable, and conducting field inspections. You'll research issues related to zoning, planning, and development projects, develop detailed reports of your findings, and present information to planning commission and city council.

The Principal Planner responds to public requests, prepares proposal drafts for amendments or changes, and prepares commission meeting agendas/staff reports. You'll serve as the department's records officer and ensure timely notice posting, track escrow/bond accounts, and handle GRAMA requests related to planning and zoning. This role coordinates with building inspectors, builders, developers, and city officials to support project compliance and productivity. Additional responsibilities include attending city council meetings, participating in committee project review meetings, providing office coverage for other municipal departments, and more.

The Bigger Picture:

Welcome to Pleasant View City, where scenic mountain views meet a strong sense of community. Located at the base of Mount Ben Lomond in northern Weber County, just 45 miles north of Salt Lake City, our city of 10,800 residents is proud to offer a beautiful place to live, work, and play. At Pleasant View City, we have a close-knit team that works hard to serve and support our community. If you're looking for a role with great people, meaningful work, and the chance to truly make a difference, we'd love to have you join our amazing team.

Let's Get Started: You're minutes away from applying to the future that you deserve! Just fill out our initial application to become our Principal Planner.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test