Assistant Planner/Highway GIS Specialist

Socket.dev; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

C Cass County is seeking an Assistant County Planner to help implement and enforce subdivision and floodplain ordinances, working under the County Planner. The role includes inspecting properties before, during, and after plat approvals to ensure compliance with county regulations and health standards.

The position also supports GIS map design for long-range planning, budget briefings, and updates to the internal LINK web app throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in planning and zoning, geography, GIS, grant writing or equivalent
• Knowledge of operations, services and functions of a planning, zoning, and floodplain program
• Valid driver’s license and a High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assist the County Planner in the implementation and enforcement of subdivision and floodplain ordinances
• Inspect and enforce residential, commercial, industrial properties before, during and after plat approval
• Assist the Highway Department with GIS map design and creation for the 5-Year Highway Plan
• Support budget presentations and participate in annual updates to the internal LINK web application

Skills

Planning

Geography

GIS

Project management

Strategic planning

Budget presentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, GIS or related field

American Institute of Certified Planners

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

eRecording software

Job description

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled

ANNUAL SALARY

$64,112 - $69,745 * Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $92,262 and COLA adjustments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Two (2) years’ experience in planning and zoning, geography, GIS, grant writing or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge of skills and abilities for this position.

Knowledge of operations, services, and functions of a planning, zoning, and floodplain program, understanding of pertinent Federal, State, and local codes and ordinances governing building construction, subdivision, and zoning.

Must have a valid driver’s license and a High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, GIS or a closely related field


• American Institute of Certified Planners


• Local Government operations, policies, and procedures


• Local Government planning practices include land use and zoning regulation


• County 911 requirements, policies, and procedures


• Principles and practices of project management and strategic planning


• Technical drawings, schematics, and plans


• Use of geographic information systems in planning activities and data presentation


• High-level proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS products, Microsoft Office, eRecording software

JOB DUTIES

Assistant County Planner assists the County Planner in the implementation and administration of the review and enforcement of all current subdivision and flood plain ordinances as adopted by the Cass County Board of Commissioners. Responsible for assisting in inspecting and enforcing residential, commercial, industrial, and other properties before, during and after plat approval to ensure they meet the requirements of Cass County Subdivision Ordinance, Cass County Floodplain Ordinance, Township Zoning, and Fargo Cass Public Health regulations.

Additionally, this position will assist the Highway Department with GIS map design and creation for the 5-Year Highway Plan, budget presentation, and other meetings/presentations throughout the year; as well as aiding the Highway Department in yearly updates to our internal LINK web application.

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday.

CASS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AT WILL EMPLOYER