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The employee remains informed of all federal, state, and local regulations related to planning activities to promote general health, welfare, and safety in Elmore County with integrity and professionalism.\nClassification Summary \nThis is an entry-level professional position in the Land Use and Building Department of Elmore County. The primary functions of this job are to:\nProcess development applications and provide information to the public in administration of the Zoning and Development Ordinance;\nServe as the technical expert for the public, agencies, and other team members on all planning matters;\nPrepare all public hearing notices, publication records, and newspaper legal notices per department’s procedures and checklists; and \nPresent staff reports and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners Meetings.\nThe principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment, with some field inspection of project sites. This classification requires administration and coordination of planning applications per guidelines established in the Local Land Use and Planning Act (LLUPA or Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65) and Zoning and Development Ordinance. An employee in this classification manages their time independently and coordinates their assignments with other team members, agencies, county staff, and general public in review of the development applications. Attendance at evening meetings is required.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nPrepares, processes, and presents land use and development applications;\nConducts research using various methods and resources to correctly process all assigned development applications and prepare recommendations;\nPrepares agendas, staff reports, and all other pertinent information for all regular or special meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission;\nUses available studies of regional geographic, population, land-use, zoning, infrastructure, economic, and agricultural characteristics in review of planning applications;\nAssists in developing geographic database structure, tables, forms, and reports;\nReviews administrative decisions requests and prepares necessary information for presentation to the Land Use and Building Director;\nAssists the Director and Planning and Zoning Commission in updating the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance;\nProvides information in the preparation of the annual budget as requested by the Director;\nDevelops and delivers reports and presentations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and public groups concerning planning policies, projects and compliance issues;\nAttends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;\nConducts oral presentations and public hearings/meetings to inform the public of proposed community development activities, as needed;\nKeeps Director and other team members fully and accurately informed concerning their assignments and discuss potential concerns and solutions for new and improved ways of addressing them;\nCommunicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate department and \nagencies to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental and interagency operations and activities;\nPerforms any special assignments as requested by the Director; \nPerforms all work duties and activities in accordance with Elmore County policies, procedures, and safety practices;\nPerforms any other duties as required.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nKnowledge of:\nMunicipal planning, zoning, and building activities;\nRelevant federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations and codes;\nGeneral principles and techniques of research, data collection, and analysis;\nLand surveying, engineering, building construction, and public works operations;\nComprehensive and current planning principles, procedures, techniques, and their implementation;\nDevelopment regulations concerning land use and environmental matters;\nAdministrative procedures and practices used in the planning decision-making processes;\nData collection, analysis, and forecasting;\nDatabase management and budgeting;\nSubdivision platting, parcel legal descriptions and basic surveying principles.\nSkills and Ability to:\nIdentify problems presented from the public and to resolve conflicts;\nInterpret and explain administrative procedures, codes and ordinances;\nPrepare accurate reports, plans, and studies;\nConduct analytical research and present research results effectively;\nInterpret and apply broad standards and policies;\nDemonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communications;\nApply mathematical reasoning and special orientation;\nOperate computers, printers, plotters, copiers, fax machines, telephones and other office equipment;\nRead and interpret graphs, charts, plans, diagrams, and maps;\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, economic development organizations, citizen groups, and the general public;\nCommunicate professionally, effectively and courteously with the general public, supervisor, co-workers, and County staff; \nWrite reports clearly to convey technical information to the general public and others;\nShow flexibility with work schedule to allow attendance at evening meetings;\nLearn and apply new skills and knowledge in a rapidly changing environment;\nOperate a personal computer using standard or customized software application appropriate to assigned tasks including Microsoft Suite;\nMake sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.\nAcceptable Experience and Training\nHigh school diploma/GED with background in general office skills; and\nOne-year experience in planning and zoning, public administration, GIS, or other related fields; OR\nBachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, geology, or other related filed or other training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.\nSpecial Qualifications\nValid Idaho Driver’s License\nEssential Physical Abilities\nSufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communications capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;\nSufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials, and maps;\nSufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment;\nSufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting and conduct occasional field inspections in an outdoor environment under adverse weather conditions and rugged terrain. \nShift schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch. 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