Development Review Planner II (May be under filled)

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks a Development Review Planner to direct coordination and tracking of development requests and ensure compliance with the City’s zoning and related site development ordinances. The role involves reviewing complex plans, coordinating team processes, and providing technical assistance to staff and applicants.

The position offers a path for II or I level with a hybrid work schedule, salaries vary by credential, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• Ability to interpret development plans and specifications for diverse projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers and software used to collect and tabulate data.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track development review processes and permit applications.
• Coordinate Development Review Team (DRT) activities with other agencies.
• Review complex plans for compliance with zoning and site development ordinances.
• Attend meetings and communicate zoning proposals to contractors, architects, and developers.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff and colleagues.

Skills

Urban planning knowledge

Interpret development plans

Effective communication

Computers & data tools

Independent work

Travel for site inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Position Title

Development Review Planner II (May be under filled)

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Job Description

We are looking for a Development Review Planner to direct the coordination and tracking of development requests and ensure compliance with the City’s zoning and related site development ordinances.

Hourly Range

This position may be filled as a level II or a level I depending on the selected candidates' credentials.

Development Review Planner II

• Entry: $32.79/hr.
• 2 Year: $34.73/hr.
• 4 Year: $36.65/hr.
• 6 Year: $40.61/hr.

Development Review Planner I

• Entry: $26.97/hr.
• 2 Year: $28.59/hr.
• 4 Year: $30.17/hr.
• 6 Year: $33.42/hr.

Department

Community and Neighborhoods

Work Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits

Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits, or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits.

Important Application Information

We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties.

If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure.

Application Deadline

First review date: We encourage you to apply early. Applications received by November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST) will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

About The Position

This position requires extensive research skills and well-developed communication skills for complex interactions with building permit applicants, other City departments’ staff and the public. In addition, this position requires a high level of problem solving and expertise in the City’s Development Review processes.

About The Team

The Planning Team is a collaborative, exciting place to work. There is 1 Planning Director, 1 Deputy Planning Director, 6 Planning Managers, 2 Administrative Secretary's, 9 Senior Planners, 11 Principal Planners, 5 Associate Planners, 3 Senior Development Review Planners, 3 Development Review Planner II's, and 1 Graphic Design Specialist.

Work Schedule

This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Currently working a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and some Fridays. This is subject to change at any time if directed by the Department of Community and Neighborhoods.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in review, data preparation and tracking of building permit applications, licenses and other current planning and development projects. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all processes in a timely and consistent manner.
• Coordinates assigned Development Review Team (DRT) processes. Works with other team members and respective agencies to ensure prompt response to permit applications. Takes appropriate action to resolve inordinate delays in review processes.
• Reviews and examines complex plans and specifications of developments for compliance with city zoning, site development, subdivision, sign, and other related ordinances.
• Attends planning and development review project meetings and communicates zoning/development code proposals to contractors, architects, developers, and city and community council groups.
• Consults with and provides technical assistance to development review co-workers and other city employees on complex review issues. Provides one-on-one training of new Development Review Planners.
• Writes zoning ordinance interpretations and action policies concerning complex development issues.
• Responds to public requests as well as provide direct information to customers regarding appropriate City and zoning ordinances and permit applications. Assists where needed to maintain counter, email and/or phone coverage.
• Reviews development proposals to determine zoning ordinance compliance and makes recommendations to developers, builders, property owners, architects, city construction inspectors and housing/zoning enforcement officers and other city personnel regarding alternative methods to correct errors found in proposed development plans.
• Performs zoning analysis for complex construction projects to ensure conformance with zoning ordinance regulations. Analyzes and interprets zoning regulations, assists other Development Review, Building Code, and Fire Department team members in the implementation of those recommendations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Development Review Planner II

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field and one-year full time, paid professional experience in urban planning, plans review or zoning enforcement; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to accurately interpret development plans and specifications of varying complexity and compare with actual site. Ability to perform complex geometric and algebraic computations required to determine areas, lengths, angles, slope percentages, etc. as depicted on plans and detailed in zoning standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, building construction, permitting, site development, subdivision, zoning ordinances, or utility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
• Proficiency with computers and computer software used to collect and tabulate data.
• Ability to travel to various work locations is required to conduct on‑site inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, reliability, and appreciation of team member contributions.

Development Review Planner I

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and full time, paid professional urban planning experience substituted on a year for year basis.
• Ability to decipher and accurately interpret development plans and specifications and compare with actual site. Ability to perform geometric and algebraic computations required to determine areas, lengths, angles, slope percentages, etc. as depicted on plans and detailed in zoning standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, building construction, site development, zoning ordinances or utility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
• Proficiency with computers and computer software used to collect and tabulate data.
• Ability to visit various sites for review.
• Demonstrated ability to work with initiative, reliability, and appreciation of team member contributions.

Desired Qualification

• Membership in the American Planning Association.

Working Conditions

• Light to moderate physical activity. Majority of work is performed in office environment with occasional exposure to environmental hazards resulting from on‑site zoning and construction site inspection/reviews.
• Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

Scheduled Hours

40