Assistant Planning Director & Senior Planner

City of Park City, Utah

TWO OPENINGS!

Assistant Planning Director & Senior Planner
Planning Department
City of Park City, Utah

Assistant Planning Director
Annual Salary: $103,200 – $129,000 DOE/DOQ

Senior Planner
Annual Salary: $92,000 – $115,000  DOE/DOQ

The City of Park City, Utah, is seeking TWO planning professionals to join its visionary and dedicated Planning Department — Assistant Planning Director and Senior Planner! Both positions will report to the Planning Director and will be immersed in exciting high-level current and long-range planning projects, including the preservation of over 400 historic sites; the reimagining of City land into a vibrant mixed-use site; the establishment of beautiful new recreation areas; and the development of affordable housing. While working in the gorgeous mountain resort town of Park City, these hardworking professionals will have the opportunity to ski, golf, and bike in a scenic environment while championing projects that have a serious impact on the quality of life for residents. The ideal candidates for these roles will be flexible and unbiased leaders who thrive in a team environment. They will also be organized problem solvers with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once. They will both have oversight of staff – the Assistant Planning Director will oversee and mentor senior-level planners, while the Senior Planner will oversee and mentor junior planners and planning technicians.  As technical experts, they will bring a depth of experience in permitting, land use planning, public planning, and related policies and procedures, including best practices and state-specific codes. If you are a passionate planner with an eye toward the future – apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/00bf02c0-772f-4804-9df2-728134396aa5

THE JOBS
Both positions will manage current and long-range planning projects. They are responsible for the presentation of plans and policies to the Planning Director, the Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission, the Mayor and City Council, and other community members. They will actively manage the citizen participation process for long-range plans and complex development projects, and facilitate solutions with councils, developers, other departments, municipalities, and other local and state jurisdictions. In both roles, these professionals will remain current on new codes and regulations.

The Assistant Planning Director will serve as an executive leader and close collaborator to the Planning Director, providing expert guidance and mentorship to the planning team. They will also function as acting Director when necessary. The Assistant Planning Director is responsible for the reviewing and processing of all development projects as well as all other applications requiring planning and building permits. This includes identifying opportunities and implementing comprehensive improvements to update, streamline, and ensure accurate, consistent, and timely project reviews. They play a critical support role for the Director, helping to answer staff questions and provide direction to keep projects moving toward completion. They will help oversee the RFP and contract preparation process, and coordinate with consultants.

The Senior Planner will serve as the lead technical planner, providing mentorship for the planning team and assisting them with complex planning issues, staff reports, code interpretation, and meeting customer needs. They will also guide team members with navigating technical and political challenges, assist with Board presentation preparation, and continue to develop the team as planning professionals. They will work closely with boards and commissions, oversee the more complex long-range and current planning projects, assist with historic preservation projects, conduct surveys, assist with the RFP and contract preparation process, and coordinate with consultants.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES
The ideal candidates for both positions are objective planning professionals with a passion for meeting the needs of a community. They will be enthusiastic about learning and becoming a valued mentor to the team and will seek opportunities to leverage the strengths of their team members. The successful candidates will be organized and communicative professionals who are able to manage both current and long-range projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical in both roles. They will need to frequently explain complex concepts in a simplified way to help others navigate challenging situations with ease. The ideal candidates for these roles have highly developed interpersonal skills and an unbiased approach to planning; they should be able to treat all clients with equal respect and address their planning needs with outstanding customer service. They will be excellent project managers and demonstrate eagerness to improve systems and processes.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Assistant Planning Director: Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as planning, architecture, and/or landscape architecture.
  • Experience: Five years of increasing responsibility and planning experience in complex projects and long-range planning.

Senior Planner: Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as planning, architecture, and/or landscape architecture.
  • Experience: three years of increasing responsibility and planning experience with both complex projects and long-range planning.

Highly Desired for Both Positions:

  • Education:
    • Assistant Planning Director: Master’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field.
    • Senior Planner: Master’s degree in a related field, such as planning, architecture, and landscape architecture.
  • Experience: Experience in resort-related planning, sustainable/environmental planning, and/or long-range planning.
  • Technology: Computer literacy in AutoCad, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Sketch-Up, or similar.
  • Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, and American Planning Association (APA) member or affiliation.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Assistant Planning Director Annual Salary: $103,000 – $129,000 DOE/DOQ

Senior Planner Annual Salary: $92,000 – $115,000 DOE/DOQ

PLUS, both positions will receive a generous benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by February 29th at wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Save the Dates:

  • Assistant Planning Director: Round one interviews will be virtual and take place on March 28th.
  • Senior Planner: Round one interviews will be virtual and take place on March 29th.
  • BOTH ROLES: Finalists for both positions will move forward to round two interviews that will be in person and take place on April 12th.

Selected candidates must be available for both rounds of interview dates.

Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:

  • Email to: wendi@wbcpinc.com
  • 541-664-0376
  • 866-929-WBCP (9227) – toll-free

To apply for this job please visit wbcpinc.com.