Senior Planner: Community & Regional Development Lead

Provost & Pritchard; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Provost & Pritchard is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Idaho planning team. You will guide public and private sector clients through comprehensive and zoning plans, specific areas, and regional planning initiatives, while leading a team of professionals.

You will oversee complex land-use projects, manage budgets, and provide guidance to staff, stakeholders, and officials. Strong communication and leadership are essential in this collaborative role in Meridian, ID.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in land use planning and project/staff management.
• Knowledge of Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act and related statutes.
• NEPA knowledge preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong communication and leadership for meetings.
• Able to present information clearly to officials and the public.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive plans, zoning rewrites, neighborhood studies, specific area plans, and facilities plans.
• Lead public outreach, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to gather community input.
• Prepare detailed staff reports and present findings to elected and community bodies.
• Review and process complex development proposals including rezonings, annexations, and site plans.
• Monitor and lead development of proposals for community and regional plans.
• Develop and oversee a team of professionals in community planning projects.
• Act as a client liaison and develop client relationships.
• Participate in and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Grow work opportunities with billable tasks for staff.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Provost & Pritchard is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Idaho planning team. You will guide public and private sector clients through comprehensive and zoning plans, specific areas, and regional planning initiatives, while leading a team of professionals.

You will oversee complex land-use projects, manage budgets, and provide guidance to staff, stakeholders, and officials. Strong communication and leadership are essential in this collaborative role in Meridian, ID.