City Planner-Project Coordinator

CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CITY PLANNER/ PROJECT COORDINATOR THE POSITION

Join our team, where, with collaboration from the Mayor and the Director of City Services, you will coordinate and interface with city infrastructure projects and planning. The City Planner will have latitude to expand the position, working with local industry and community partners to drive change in our city. Located in beautiful southeast Idaho, Soda Springs offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Soda Springs is a vibrant, small-town, neighborly atmosphere with several growth opportunities and a quality of life second to none. Fish, hunt, bike, RZR ride, snowmobile, hike & walk all within 5 minutes of town. Boasting a year-round city recreation program, Soda Springs also offers various youth sports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

✓ Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, preferably in a municipal setting. ✓ -or- any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties will be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

✓ Willingness to reside in or within 15 miles of the City of Soda Springs (1 year grace period)

TYPICAL DUTIES 1.

Provide land use planning and assist with capital improvement planning, grant applications, and management, including departmental priorities established by the mayor and/or the City Council. 2. Plan, develop, and manage various projects or job budgets and monitor expenditures. 3. Coordinate City services and information related to proposed subdivisions and/or developments. 4. Assist with the development, management, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and other long-range plans and projects. 5. Understand and explain the City and department codes and regulations, plans, and policies for elected officials, staff, and the public. 6. Evaluate, develop, assist, and implement grants, programs, and procedures that maximize coordination and quality of results for all aspects of City projects. 7. Attend and report at City Council meetings as necessary. Prepare reports and recommend resolutions for review and Council action. 8. Maintain professional knowledge of current developments within the field by attending conferences, reviewing technical reports and journals, and meeting with other professionals. 9. Preside and provide technical support to Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings. 10. Represents the City on various committees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of planning, project management, and municipal code requirements.
• Working knowledge of City Code and procedures affecting planning, zoning, and related operations of the city
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment; personal computers and related programs, i.e., spreadsheets and word processing
• Ability to read building and site plans, and ability to perform mathematical computations
• Travel required in the course of performing portions of the job function
• Education, training, certifications, and skills provide the incumbent with the ability to understand and perform responsibilities and tasks.
• Strong Project management and analytical skills
• Related college course, degree, or training and or experience SALARY

Starting Salary:

$75,000.00-$90,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience

Terms:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, non-exempt with benefits

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

✓ Medical/Prescription/Vision/Dental Insurance (

Premiums:

84% City and 16% Employee) ✓

Retirement/Pension:

PERSI (Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho) ✓ Sick Leave ✓ Basic Life Insurance ✓ Ten (9) Paid Holidays and (3) floating holidays ✓ Paid Time Off (PTO includes vacation and sick leave) -- fifteen (15) days accrued annually ✓ plus, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please email a cover letter describing how your experience prepares you to succeed in this role, a current resume, and a completed Employment Application available at sodaspringsid.

com to:

City Hall, 9 W. 2nd S, Soda Springs, ID 83276 or by email andreah@sodaspringsid.com The City of Soda Springs will accept applications for this position until the position is filled .

WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE

The City of Soda Springs, Idaho, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other classification protected by law.

Pay:

$71,386.88 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person