Who: Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is the regional public transportation authority for Ada and
Canyon counties in southwest Idaho. Its main responsibilities are to coordinate transit
services in the two-county area and develop and implement a regional public
transportation system.VRT owns the public bus system that provides service in Boise/Garden City, and contracts with a private firm to manage its operations. In addition, VRT contracts for
transit services in Nampa/Caldwell and between Ada and Canyon Counties.
What: The Associate Planner is responsible for reviewing and analyzing performance data for
fixed -route and other mobility public transportation services and making service
recommendations that will further long-term public transportation goals. The position
will also research trends, build business relationships and make recommendations for
how to realize “mobility as a service” in the Treasure Valley and assist in projects
associated with future transportation initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
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Associate Planner City of Ketchum, ID
Associate Planner
City of Ketchum, ID
The City of Ketchum seeks Associate Planner, to provide a variety of professional land use planning and community development duties of the city. The Associate Planner performs current development review and plan review of building permits, in addition to day to day customer service, permit processing, and assisting in department operations. The position includes work in natural resource conservation, urban design, community sustainability, floodplain management and other functions of the department. The ideal candidate will be a high-level thinker and problem solver with a commanding grasp of land use planning principles and skilled in critical thinking and research. This position requires a significant volume of technical and professional writing with reports, memos, letters, and other written correspondence required on a daily and weekly basis. Confident and refined public speaking skills are a high priority for this position, which is required to present projects and updates as least twice per month to councils, boards, and other public audiences. The ideal candidate will have the tenacity and attitude to efficiently and adeptly move a project through the land use development process to the most sustainable conclusion for the community. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and ability to guide applicants through a variety of land use processes and permit applications. An Associate Planner should possess high energy, good communication skills, and sincerely enjoy planning work.
Compensation Range: $51,329-$62,371. DOE.
View and download the job description and application packet at www.ketchumidaho.org/jobs.
Submit a completed application to maustin@ketchumidaho.org.
First application review starts July 5, 2016. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and the job application. Any incomplete applications will be rejected. Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Ketchum seeks Associate Planner, to provide a variety of professional land use planning and community development duties of the city. The Associate Planner performs current development review and plan review of building permits, in addition to day to day customer service, permit processing, and assisting in department operations. The position includes work in natural resource conservation, urban design, community sustainability, floodplain management and other functions of the department. The ideal candidate will be a high-level thinker and problem solver with a commanding grasp of land use planning principles and skilled in critical thinking and research. This position requires a significant volume of technical and professional writing with reports, memos, letters, and other written correspondence required on a daily and weekly basis. Confident and refined public speaking skills are a high priority for this position, which is required to present projects and updates as least twice per month to councils, boards, and other public audiences. The ideal candidate will have the tenacity and attitude to efficiently and adeptly move a project through the land use development process to the most sustainable conclusion for the community. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and ability to guide applicants through a variety of land use processes and permit applications. An Associate Planner should possess high energy, good communication skills, and sincerely enjoy planning work.
Compensation Range: $51,329-$62,371. DOE.
View and download the job description and application packet at www.ketchumidaho.org/jobs.
Submit a completed application to maustin@ketchumidaho.org.
First application review starts July 5, 2016. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and the job application. Any incomplete applications will be rejected. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Planning & Zoning Director - Gem County, Idaho
Planning & Zoning Director
Gem County, Idaho
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Zoning Administration
Experience:
1-3 years
Contact person:
Lorna McGowan
Phone:
208/477-2013
Fax:
208/365-7795
Email:
lmcgowan@co.gem.id.us
Location:
Emmett, ID
GEM COUNTY / CITY OF EMMETT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Planning Director/Zoning Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
REPORTS TO: Board of County Commissioners
PAY RATE:$53,000+ per annum, DOE (exempt)
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life paid for employee, PERSI retirement, sick leave, vacation, holidays, and funeral leave.
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of the Gem County Board of County Commissioners and accountable to the Emmett Mayor and City Council, performs professional level technical work related to land use planning, zoning, construction plan review, site inspection and grant writing. Manages development services for Gem County and City of Emmett, including department budget oversight, ordinance development, employee supervision, staffing of planning and zoning commissions and administration. Oversees Gem County code enforcement and building functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Development Services Department, including budgeting, purchasing, training and supervision of Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement and Building Department employees.
- Serves as the Zoning and Floodplain Administrator for Gem County and City of Emmett, responsible for all duties assigned to the Administrator through the Zoning and Floodplain Ordinances.
- Ensures development service activities are effectively coordinated with other City and County departments, local and regional service providers and state and federal agencies.
- Performs in-depth analyses of land use proposals regarding conformity with established plans and ordinances; conducts planning related research and collects and analyzes data to produce complete, accurate and logical staff reports, compliance letters and other zoning certificates. Requires physical travel and on-site investigation of real property conditions.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of written staff reports on development applications to City and County Zoning Commissions and elected officials. Required to attend evening meetings and make oral presentations during public hearings.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of written reports, studies and recommendations on long-range planning initiatives to the Joint Planning Commission and elected officials.
- Directly provides and oversees customer assistance to the public, the real estate community, appraisers, developers and others inquiring into planning and zoning related issues, planning application procedures, and community development regulations and ordinances.
- Reads, interprets, and reviews site designs, topographic plans, landscape plans, and architectural plans and comments on needed changes and adjustments to plans.
- Provides advice and recommendations to the appointed and elected officials regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Floodplain Ordinance deficiencies and potential amendments.
- Ensures all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance are followed, including application procedures, on-site inspections, bonding and improvements.
- Represents Gem County and City of Emmett on various local and regional planning and community development committees and effectively and accurately reports to elected officials on outcomes and anticipated impacts of committee results.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appointed and elected officials, other civic leaders, clients, state and federal authorities, and other local government departments;
- Uses ArcView and associated computer databases to research property ownership and land use information
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience
- Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. The following factors will be considered minimum qualifications:
1) A minimum of four years of experience in land development and/or land use planning field;
2) Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field plus two years of experience in land development and/or planning field;
3) Knowledge of the principles, theories and objectives of state and local area laws, codes and other regulations pertinent to planning, zoning and community development;
4) Knowledge of zoning, subdivision and floodplain ordinances and comprehensive plans, including their formation, process of adoption and enforcement;
5) Reading and understanding complex site plans and blueprints;
6) Research techniques and report compilation;
7) Personal computers and related software applications (e.g. GIS, word processing, database and spreadsheets).
- Proven knowledge and competencies in the following areas: 1) Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act; 2) Idaho statutes related to subdivisions and annexations; 3) basic land development and real estate practices; and 4) qualitative research and analysis skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; tactful interaction with the general public; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
Reasoning
- Ability to solve problems using the principles of logic.
Language
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of the community, officials, customers and general public.
Mathematical
- Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Licensing
- AICP preferred.
- Possession of a valid Idaho driver’s license and a safe driving record is required. If selected for employment, out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid Idaho driver’s license within the introductory period.
Assoc. Transportation Planner - City of Boise, ID
Assoc. Transportation Planner
City of Boise
Professional Area:
Transportation Planning
Experience:
3-5 years
Contact person:
Rudy Gloria
Phone:
208-972-8096
Fax:
208-384-3868
Email:
rgloria@cityofboise.org
Website:
Location:
Boise, ID
Performs complex transportation planning, reviews transportation modeling studies, project prioritization, design and review of capital projects, and miscellaneous transportation assignments for the City. Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities related to Boise City's multi-modal transportation plans, land-use, and funding plans. Maintains frequent contact with various agencies, municipalities, City departments and elected officials on transportation issues. Coordinates development and implementation of studies, plans, policies and projects to improve the City's street and transportation systems. Work requires considerable initiative and independent judgment and is performed under general direction. Represents Boise City on Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) capital project teams. Attends meetings for corridors studies, road widening, intersection widening, and bicycle and sidewalk improvements. Participates in preparation of transportation plans and programs, and determines scope of work. Facilitates discussion on issues and questions from a Boise City perspective, and reviews right-of-way impacts from a Community Planner perspective. Coordinates ACHD staff presentations with City Council. Makes recommendations and writes technical reports and memos based on research and analysis of data and planning goals for presentation to City Council. Presents project updates, alternatives, and recommendations to Mayor and City Council. Attends night meetings and testifies and responds to questions at other board and commission meetings as needed. Reviews project plans for compliance with adopted plans and policies of affected agencies. Deals with complex and sensitive issues related to transportation and traffic. Reviews traffic impact studies for technical assumptions and methodological correctness. Participates on special task forces and teams as needed. Assists the senior transportation planner in reviewing, analyzing, preparing reports, and presenting technical recommendations to Mayor and City Council on ACHD's Integrated Five Year Work Plan, 20-year capital improvement plan, impact fee ordinance amendments, and other policy modifications as proposed. Assists in the preparation of grant applications for state and federal transportation project funding, and facilitates regional and local project prioritization decisions.
Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Reclamation - Boise, ID
Job Title:Outdoor Recreation Planner
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Bureau of Reclamation
Job Announcement Number:BR-PN-DE-RTS3-15-151
SALARY RANGE: | $58,562.00 to $91,255.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Tuesday, June 2, 2015 to Tuesday, June 16, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0023-11/12 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | This is a FULL TIME position. - This is a PERMANENT position. |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy - Boise, ID View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | All United States Citizens and Nationals. |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Not Applicable |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his or her expertise in outdoor recreation planning and a chance to become an important component in a land resources team. The person filling this position will function as the Outdoor Recreation Planner for the Pacific Northwest Regional Office. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Here is an opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Boise, Idaho - http://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html
Consideration may be given to allow the duty station to be anywhere within the Pacific Northwest Region offices (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming).
At the present time, we have 1 vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill similar positions.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- 50% or Greater
- Frequent travel may be required.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- US Citizenship or National
- Suitability for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- Must submit a resume and supporting documentation - See How to Apply
- Must meet specialized experience requirements - See Qualifications
- For veterans consideration, submit documents under Required Documents
- Submit transcripts, if required, to verify education requirements
DUTIES:
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- Provide technical assistance and training to the region for recreation planning, permitting, concessions and facilities.
- Collect, analyze and report tabular and spatial data necessary for recreational facility operation and maintenance.
- Participate in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) interdisciplinary team reviews, regional recreational coordinator meetings and lead PN region meetings.
- Collaborate on recreational issues with accessibility coordinator, property and realty staff and other affected programs.
- Serve as contracting officer/activity manager on recreational special projects, technical studies and Resource Management Plans (RMP).
- Provide expertise, oversight and leadership in the region’s recreation program.
- Collect, analyze and report tabular and spatial data necessary for recreational facility operation and maintenance.
- Participate in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) interdisciplinary team reviews, regional recreational coordinator meetings and lead PN region meetings.
- Collaborate on recreational issues with accessibility coordinator, property and realty staff and other affected programs.
- Serve as contracting officer/activity manager on recreational special projects, technical studies and Resource Management Plans (RMP).
- Provide expertise, oversight and leadership in the region’s recreation program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given his/her the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the work of the position. This experience is typicallywithin this field or a field that is closely related.
For GS-11: 1 year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least GS- 09 level in the Federal Service OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR L.L.M., if related to outdoor planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation.
Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience with writing and reviewing RPMs and associated NEPA documents, ability to work collaboratively with the regional recreation team, ability to identify program needs, maintain recreation partnerships, experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), database asset management and writing/presenting of briefs, white papers and reports.
For GS-11: 1 year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least GS- 09 level in the Federal Service OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR L.L.M., if related to outdoor planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation.
Specialized experience at this level is defined as experience with writing and reviewing RPMs and associated NEPA documents, ability to work collaboratively with the regional recreation team, ability to identify program needs, maintain recreation partnerships, experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), database asset management and writing/presenting of briefs, white papers and reports.
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