Community Planner I: GIS, Zoning & Public Liaison

Jo Daviess County, IL; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Dis.

PERA Retirement

36-hour work week with paid lunch

Job summary

The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants for a regular, full-time Community Planner I. The role involves liaison work between the Planning and Zoning bodies, City Council, and zoning authorities, with potential GIS mapping and population analysis for utilities and street projects.

You will assist in drafting ordinances, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare planning reports, while providing support to code enforcement and building inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, public administration, or closely related field; and 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Must hold a valid NM Driver’s License; able to manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and adapt in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between Planning and Zoning Commission, Extra Territorial Zoning Commission, City Council, and ETC Zoning Authority.
• Duties may include GIS mapping and population analysis for utilities and street projects, property acquisitions.
• Assist in drafting ordinances, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare various planning reports.
• Provide administrative support to code enforcement and building inspector functions.
• Provide professional planning advice to supervisors, boards, commissions, and the public.
• Assist in preparing hearing notifications, zoning applications, and related public information notices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in urban planning/public administration or related field

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants for a regular, full-time Community Planner I. The role involves liaison work between the Planning and Zoning bodies, City Council, and zoning authorities, with potential GIS mapping and population analysis for utilities and street projects.

You will assist in drafting ordinances, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare planning reports, while providing support to code enforcement and building inspectors.