Senior Planner: Lead Community & Regional Plans

Provostandpritchard; Meridian (ID); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Provostandpritchard in Idaho is seeking a Senior Planner to join our growing Planning team. You will work on community and regional planning projects for cities, counties, regional, and state agencies, as well as private clients, guiding clients through development of comprehensive plans and related documents.

You will lead complex land-use projects, supervise staff, manage budgets, and facilitate public outreach and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field (e.g., Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Political Science).
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience with researching, writing, presenting land use development or related projects, and increasing responsibilities in management of projects and/or staff.
• Knowledge of Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act and related statutes, environmental planning principles, public agency procedures, and technical knowledge.
• NEPA knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and develop effective working relationships with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to present information clearly.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement comprehensive plans, zoning ordinance rewrites, neighborhood studies, specific area plans, facilities plan, and other planning programs.
• Lead public outreach, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to gather community input on growth and development issues.
• Prepare staff reports and present findings to the Board of County Commissioners, City Council, Planning Commission, officials, and community groups.
• Review and process rezonings, annexations, site plans, subdivisions, and planned communities.
• Monitor and lead preparation of proposals for community and regional plans.
• Provide oversight to a team of professionals on community planning projects.
• Serve as client liaison and develop client relationships.
• Manage project budgets and potential billable tasks.
• Grow work opportunities for multiple staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Job description

Provostandpritchard in Idaho is seeking a Senior Planner to join our growing Planning team. You will work on community and regional planning projects for cities, counties, regional, and state agencies, as well as private clients, guiding clients through development of comprehensive plans and related documents.

You will lead complex land-use projects, supervise staff, manage budgets, and facilitate public outreach and stakeholder meetings.