Associate Planner

JOB POSITION #201 : ASSOCIATE PLANNER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES : 1 DEPARTMENT : Community Development / Planning

WORK LOCATION : West Annex Building, 2nd Floor, 805 Municipal Drive, Farmington

TYPE OF POSITION : Regular / Full-Time

PAY GRADE : L - Exempt HIRING RANGE : $52,046.00 - $80,974.00 / Annually

DAYS WORKED : Monday-Friday HOURS WORKED : 8 : 00 a.m.–5 : 00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED : Open Until

JOB DUTIES

Position Summary

The City of Farmington is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Planner to join our Community Development Department. This position performs professional and technical planning work in support of the City's land use policies, zoning regulations, long-range planning goals, and public engagement efforts. The position also administers the Community Development Block Grant, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards. It's an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, growing community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal Planner, the Associate Planner will :

• Assist the public at the front counter, reviewing permits, and responding to planning-related inquiries.
• Research and compile data for studies, reports, and planning recommendations.
• Prepare planning reports, GIS maps, visual graphics, and supporting exhibits.
• Support implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and other long-range initiatives.
• Contribute to current planning efforts, including development review and zoning code updates.
• Maintain city planning records, files, and databases (including GIS) in accordance with standards.
• Provide professional planning advice to city officials, staff, and the public.
• Present findings to internal teams, boards, commissions, and City Council.
• Evaluate land use proposals for consistency with City codes, plans, and policies.
• Assist in updating zoning, subdivision, and land use regulations.
• Participate in and support the Development Review Committee.
• Facilitate public meetings, surveys, workshops, and other outreach efforts.
• Provide staff support to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Administrative Review Board, and other boards as needed.
• Operate a city vehicle for field inspections and related duties.

CDBG Program Administration

This position also administers the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program :

Qualifications

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes : pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Education and Experience :

Licenses and Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F / D / V.

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