The City of Taylorsville is seeking an experienced and innovative Planner III to join our Community Development Team. This key position plays a leading role in managing complex planning projects that guide our city’s growth, promote economic vitality, and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We’re looking for someone who can balance robust analysis with creative solutions, who thrives in a supportive team environment, and who is passionate about planning for a prosperous and sustainable future.

SALARY RANGE: $73,774 – $128,073 DOE

To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete and submit an online application,https://taylorsvilleut.applicantpro.com/jobs/3801287

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is subject to close at any time without notice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (see application link for full job description):

• Prepares technical City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments Staff Reports;
• Coordinates and ensures all staff reports and agenda items are ready for Planning Commission and City Council;
• Has working knowledge of all applications received by the City. Has responsibility for large and technically complex projects.
• Conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress; reviews and recommends
  updates to ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signing, traffic, development and related department areas;
  prepare and update various land use and planning maps;
• Meets with the general public to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define
  concerns and presents public questions to management;
• Attends planning commission, citizen committees, and board of adjustment meetings regularly. As directed, attends city council meetings. Conducts all pre-application meetings and provides direction and guidance to applicants.
• Provides technical insight and recommendations; participates in project review meetings with
  various city departments and developer representatives; identifies problem areas and provides options for
  compliance.
• Attends various steering committees, work groups, regional planning meetings and other meetings to represent the
  City as assigned.
• Reviews commercial and residential building permits plans and specifications to assure compliance with city zoning ordinances;
• Conducts field inspections of completed commercial, multi-family and residential development to further verify
  compliance;
• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments;
• Manages complex planning studies, development applications and review or preparation of consultant proposals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (see application link for full list of qualifications and KSAs):

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, landscape architecture,
  public administration or a closely related field; AND Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; OR
• Graduation from a college with a master’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, public or
  business administration or related field; AND Five (5) years of related experience and duties; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must maintain membership in the American Planning Association

AICP Certification is preferred. Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.

Taylorsville offers a complete benefit package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and short/long term disability. We participate in Utah Retirement Systems for retirement/pension and offer an up to 6.2% match into a 401K.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete and submit an online application, https://taylorsvilleut.applicantpro.com/jobs/3801287

Please reach out to Stephanie Snow if you have any further questions, ssnow@taylorsvilleut.gov or 801-955-2075.