Planning & Zoning Admin Specialist

City of Santa Fe Springs; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Gallatin County's Planning Department seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support planning, zoning, subdivision review, floodplain, and code compliance programs. You will manage front desk operations, process documents, prepare notices, and assist with data entry and reports.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 1–2 years in a planning office or related field, plus a Montana driver’s license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clerical and administrative support methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor procedures for processing subdivision, land use and zoning documents per State regulations and communicate timelines to the public.
• Prepare legal notices and notify stakeholders of deadlines, hearings, and meetings.
• Schedule and track hearings for planning boards and coordinate mailings and notices.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Planning knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree and 1–2 years in a planning office or related field

Job description

Gallatin County's Planning Department seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support planning, zoning, subdivision review, floodplain, and code compliance programs. You will manage front desk operations, process documents, prepare notices, and assist with data entry and reports.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and 1–2 years in a planning office or related field, plus a Montana driver’s license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.