Lindon City is hiring for either a Planner 1 or Planner 2 position, depending on qualifications. The City Planner for Lindon City plays a central role in managing and coordinating land use planning, zoning administration, and development review processes. Lindon City has a lot of exciting development opportunities, and the planner position is directly involved in working on projects and with city departments.

NATURE OF THE WORK
Under the direction of the Planning and Economic Development Director, administers the land use ordinances and policies for current and long-range planning within the City.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Processes applications related to zoning and planning functions; gathers information and formulates recommendations relating to submitted land use applications and their conformity to the City’s land use ordinances and General Plan; prepares Staff Reports for Planning Commission and other City meetings; attends Planning Commission meetings and advises Commission in relation to City code requirements; attends and advises Historic Commission, Board of Adjustment and City Council in meetings as directed; assists the general public with land use & zoning inquiries; reviews citizen complaints regarding code compliance; review, administer, and prepare amendments to the land use ordinances found within the Lindon City Code; performs field inspections of development projects to assess conformance with local codes; reviews building permits and business license applications for zoning compliance; seeks out and manages grants; may be assigned to attend meetings of various community special interest groups and other agency committees; performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
· Urban planning and zoning theory.
· Municipal land use laws in the State of Utah.
· Procedural administration for City meetings and processing of land use applications.
· Building Permit review processes.
· Computer hardware and software systems (Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, ArcView, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
Ability to:
· Communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications.
· Prepare and present comprehensive reports in a clear and concise manner.
· Train and direct other personnel in essential job duties (planning interns; co-workers).
· Organize and follow through with multiple projects of various complexity at the same time.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, and the general public.
· Provide excellent customer service and be able to maintain positive public relations.
Skill in:
· Explaining complex rules and ordinances in an easy-to-understand manner.
· ArcView / GIS utilization for production of City maps and various projects.
· Word processing, presentation software, and spread sheet database entry.
· Resolving disputes and complaints from the public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, or other bachelor’s degree with public administration emphasis, or related fields, plus 1 to 3 years (Planner I) 3 to 5 (Planner II) years related planning experience.