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Recreation and Environmental Planner Driggs,ID
$41k-52k (estimate)
Full Time | Utilities
3 Weeks Ago
Teton County is Hiring a Recreation and Environmental Planner Driggs,ID Near Rexburg, ID
Job DescriptionThis unique position encompasses current and long range planning with an emphasis on
environmental planning and recreation. The position will assist with reviews, updates, and
implementation of long range and regional plans, including the Comprehensive Plan and
Recreation and Public Access Master Plan. This position will plan and administer Teton County’s
outdoor recreation programs and facilities. The position will also perform other planning
related functions, including coordinating and reviewing applications within floodplain and
wetland overlays, providing recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Board of County Commissioners, and analyzing development applications for compliance with
county regulations, standards, and state statutes. The work is performed independently under
the general direction of the Planning Administrator.
Recreation Planning:Assists in developing and maintaining department sub operation budget for
recreation;
Assist with grant applications and project tracking and spending;
Manage recreation programs (Teton River recreation, public lands access sites,
county-managed public trails and shooting range); Creates processes and
procedures for supported programs; Creates and maintains recreation records,
maps, reports, and documents;
Collaborates with Federal and State agencies, local jurisdictions, County department
heads and nonprofit entities to develop recreation partnerships;
Acts as staff liaison to the Teton County Waterways Committee ;
Supervises seasonal employees and volunteers related to recreation management;
Natural Resources/ Environmental Planning:Implements ordinances and codes related to natural resource overlays
Assists with reviews of wildlife habitat assessments, floodplain and wetland
mapping/delineations.
Acts as liaison to the County’s Wildlife Advisory Committee
Assists with updates related to Floodplain mapping and ordinances; works with
FEMA, state agencies, and members of the public to coordinate floodplain
development permits for Teton County;
Assists with any natural resource overlay mapping updates needed
Current and Long Range Planning:Responds to and resolves public inquiries on Wetlands, Floodplains, Natural
Resource Overlays, planning projects and recreation.
Works to support and implement elements of the Teton County Recreation Master
Plan; Assists in updates to the Comprehensive Plan and other regulations
Assists with current development planning and application review as needed;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies and
procedures;
Coordinates public outreach for recreation and environmental planning, including
press releases, social media, editorials, story maps, public meetings and surveys;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (urban planning, resource
management, natural resources, biology). Master’s degree preferred ;
At least 5 years’ experience in planning or government or a combination of education
and experience;
Certified Floodplain Manager (or ability to train and obtain);
AICP Certification (or ability to obtain) ;
Valid Driver’s License;
Knowledge of:methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of recreation management
and development;
creating and implementing recreational programs;
natural resources best practices and state and federal regulations;
public presentation skills;
safety best practices and policies;
budgeting procedures and objectives;
basic computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft, Google, Adobe and GIS
standard office software;
local government operations, policies, procedures, and departmental relations;
Ability to oversee volunteers and employees;
Ability tocultivate partnerships with communities and nonprofits;
work on several projects simultaneously;
work independently and in a team environment as needed;
attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind;
read, interpret, explain and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes and contracts
related to the functions of the department;
review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine
compliance with such regulations;
Company DescriptionLocal Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.
Local Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.
environmental planning and recreation. The position will assist with reviews, updates, and
implementation of long range and regional plans, including the Comprehensive Plan and
Recreation and Public Access Master Plan. This position will plan and administer Teton County’s
outdoor recreation programs and facilities. The position will also perform other planning
related functions, including coordinating and reviewing applications within floodplain and
wetland overlays, providing recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Board of County Commissioners, and analyzing development applications for compliance with
county regulations, standards, and state statutes. The work is performed independently under
the general direction of the Planning Administrator.
Recreation Planning:Assists in developing and maintaining department sub operation budget for
recreation;
Assist with grant applications and project tracking and spending;
Manage recreation programs (Teton River recreation, public lands access sites,
county-managed public trails and shooting range); Creates processes and
procedures for supported programs; Creates and maintains recreation records,
maps, reports, and documents;
Collaborates with Federal and State agencies, local jurisdictions, County department
heads and nonprofit entities to develop recreation partnerships;
Acts as staff liaison to the Teton County Waterways Committee ;
Supervises seasonal employees and volunteers related to recreation management;
Natural Resources/ Environmental Planning:Implements ordinances and codes related to natural resource overlays
Assists with reviews of wildlife habitat assessments, floodplain and wetland
mapping/delineations.
Acts as liaison to the County’s Wildlife Advisory Committee
Assists with updates related to Floodplain mapping and ordinances; works with
FEMA, state agencies, and members of the public to coordinate floodplain
development permits for Teton County;
Assists with any natural resource overlay mapping updates needed
Current and Long Range Planning:Responds to and resolves public inquiries on Wetlands, Floodplains, Natural
Resource Overlays, planning projects and recreation.
Works to support and implement elements of the Teton County Recreation Master
Plan; Assists in updates to the Comprehensive Plan and other regulations
Assists with current development planning and application review as needed;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies and
procedures;
Coordinates public outreach for recreation and environmental planning, including
press releases, social media, editorials, story maps, public meetings and surveys;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (urban planning, resource
management, natural resources, biology). Master’s degree preferred ;
At least 5 years’ experience in planning or government or a combination of education
and experience;
Certified Floodplain Manager (or ability to train and obtain);
AICP Certification (or ability to obtain) ;
Valid Driver’s License;
Knowledge of:methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of recreation management
and development;
creating and implementing recreational programs;
natural resources best practices and state and federal regulations;
public presentation skills;
safety best practices and policies;
budgeting procedures and objectives;
basic computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft, Google, Adobe and GIS
standard office software;
local government operations, policies, procedures, and departmental relations;
Ability to oversee volunteers and employees;
Ability tocultivate partnerships with communities and nonprofits;
work on several projects simultaneously;
work independently and in a team environment as needed;
attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind;
read, interpret, explain and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes and contracts
related to the functions of the department;
review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine
compliance with such regulations;
Company DescriptionLocal Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.
Local Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Utilities
SALARY
$41k-52k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/22/2024
WEBSITE
tetonwyo.org
HEADQUARTERS
JACKSON, WY
SIZE
50 - 100
TYPE
Private
CEO
BILL COLLINS
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Utilities
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