Planner II

JOB SUMMARY :

Performs professional and responsible administrative work in conducting major activities, special projects, or programs in planning and zoning. Drafts new ordinances or revisions to existing county code, primarily focusing on updates to the Tooele County Land use Ordinance. May serve as lead worker over subordinate professional, technical, and / or clerical personnel. Acts as the County zoning administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyzes and reviews existing county codes to establish priorities in drafting new ordinances or implementing revisions to existing county code. Manages the approval process for any proposed amendments to the Tooele County Land Use Ordinance or other county codes as necessary.
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning, business license and nuisance ordinances; coordinates efforts with other regulatory and enforcement agencies; uses rules of evidence and document on paper, picture and video all violations and issues investigation reports / notice of violations and citations according to established procedures; gives testimony in court to support action taken by the county or to defend county position.
• Oversees the handling of applications received for long- and short-term planning efforts such as conditional use permits, occupancy permits, major subdivisions, rezoning, general plan amendments, etc.
• Provides prompt and courteous responses to the public related to planning and zoning inquiries.
• Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the various principles and practices of urban, rural and regional planning and design, including an understanding of the fundamentals of economics, local government finance, sociology, engineering, and construction; thorough knowledge of the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, county code, and state codes and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning; ability to organize, and carry out complex research projects and present the results effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; provides information related to the determination of policy and interpretation of ordinances to the public, county interoffice and other governmental agencies.
• Oversees data collection and analysis for reports and studies, conducts field inspections, and prepares zoning amendments.
• Attends planning commission and county council meetings, and provides information to the public on planning, zoning, and subdivision matters.
• Assists with updates to segments of the general plan, and performs special studies into land use, zoning, transportation, as well as other areas.
• Makes administrative determinations on zoning issues.
• Researches and assists in the writing of grants for the functions of Tooele County government at the request of department heads or the County Commission. Assists with the presentations of grant submissions to philanthropic and governmental organizations.
• May review and assist in the selection process of awarding contracts to consultants with specific experience in making updates to the General Plan.
• Assists consultants with public engagement on an as needed basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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