What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Director position at Bonner County Human Resources and Risk Management?
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Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 3 Revised on 03/25/2025
JOB TITLE: PLANNING DIRECTOR
Department: Planning
Supervisor: BOCC
Supervision Exercised: Planning Department employees, interns and
contract workers
Exempt Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
BOCC Approval: 06/28/2022
Summary
Performs a variety of advanced professional and responsible
administrative, technical and
supervisory duties related to organizing, directing and coordinating the
planning and zoning
functions of Bonner County. Serves in the official capacity as the
administrator of land use and
building regulations and county floodplain administrator. Facilitates
Planning & Zoning
Commission land use functions.
Work involves highly advanced professional work in a wide variety of
situations wherein the
incumbent typically determines his/her own practices and procedures, and
is responsible for
developing policies and objectives for the planning function. Involves a
high degree of
complexity, as incumbent is typically required to solve advanced
problems using legal, logical
principles and standards. Communicates collaboratively with others both
inside the
organization, including staff, Commissioners and other County employees,
as well as those
outside of the organization, including those using the Countys planning
services, members of
the public, and other government agencies. Work involves high degree of
responsibility as
incumbent works independently under the direction of the County
Commissioners. Work is
typically performed in an office environment with frequent travel
throughout the county to
conduct planning-related research, presentations, or related activities
and occasional travel
outside the county for training, presentations and advocacy on behalf of
the county. Typically
involves high stress related to the nature of the work, deadlines, need
for accuracy, and
potential for publicity inherent in the work.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Sufficient combination of advanced planning knowledge, skills and
abilities so as to
competently perform the essential functions of the job. Bachelors degree
in rural land
use planning, regional planning or related or equivalent experience
required.
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 3 Revised on 03/25/2025
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
current and advanced
land use planning at a public agency or equivalent with at least four
years supervisory
experience.
Must possess a current drivers license valid and have a good driving
record.
Considerable knowledge of principles of rural or regional land use
planning.
Considerable knowledge of mapping and site plan interpretation. Ability
to read and
analyze geographic information systems (GIS) maps and data.
Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of financial management and
budgeting.
Substantial knowledge of, state and local laws, principles, related to
land use planning
and zoning.
Knowledge of and ability to apply sound principles of personnel
management.
Must possess good organizational skills as needed in the multi-tasking
responsibilities of
this position.
Basic understanding of general office skills and protocol as needed to
develop required
reports and documentation. Knowledge of and ability to use spread sheet
and database
computer applications.
Knowledge of research and statistical analysis methodologies and ability
to evaluate and
apply research data in the plan ning process.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with
federal, state and
local agencies related to land use and planning.
Ability to use discretion in the handling of confidential matters and
material that may
have a distinct impact on members of the public involved in planning
proceedings.
Ability to read and interpret technical journals and documents, respond
to public
inquiries and complaints, and present information to department heads
and elected
officials. Must possess technical writing skills as they pertain to land
use planning policy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability
to make
presentations in both large and small groups at various levels of
education and
understanding.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with
others, both
inside and outside the organization.
Substantial k
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Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 3 Revised on 03/25/2025
JOB TITLE: PLANNING DIRECTOR
Department: Planning
Supervisor: BOCC
Supervision Exercised: Planning Department employees, interns and
contract workers
Exempt Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
BOCC Approval: 06/28/2022
Summary
Performs a variety of advanced professional and responsible
administrative, technical and
supervisory duties related to organizing, directing and coordinating the
planning and zoning
functions of Bonner County. Serves in the official capacity as the
administrator of land use and
building regulations and county floodplain administrator. Facilitates
Planning & Zoning
Commission land use functions.
Work involves highly advanced professional work in a wide variety of
situations wherein the
incumbent typically determines his/her own practices and procedures, and
is responsible for
developing policies and objectives for the planning function. Involves a
high degree of
complexity, as incumbent is typically required to solve advanced
problems using legal, logical
principles and standards. Communicates collaboratively with others both
inside the
organization, including staff, Commissioners and other County employees,
as well as those
outside of the organization, including those using the Countys planning
services, members of
the public, and other government agencies. Work involves high degree of
responsibility as
incumbent works independently under the direction of the County
Commissioners. Work is
typically performed in an office environment with frequent travel
throughout the county to
conduct planning-related research, presentations, or related activities
and occasional travel
outside the county for training, presentations and advocacy on behalf of
the county. Typically
involves high stress related to the nature of the work, deadlines, need
for accuracy, and
potential for publicity inherent in the work.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Sufficient combination of advanced planning knowledge, skills and
abilities so as to
competently perform the essential functions of the job. Bachelors degree
in rural land
use planning, regional planning or related or equivalent experience
required.
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 3 Revised on 03/25/2025
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
current and advanced
land use planning at a public agency or equivalent with at least four
years supervisory
experience.
Must possess a current drivers license valid and have a good driving
record.
Considerable knowledge of principles of rural or regional land use
planning.
Considerable knowledge of mapping and site plan interpretation. Ability
to read and
analyze geographic information systems (GIS) maps and data.
Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of financial management and
budgeting.
Substantial knowledge of, state and local laws, principles, related to
land use planning
and zoning.
Knowledge of and ability to apply sound principles of personnel
management.
Must possess good organizational skills as needed in the multi-tasking
responsibilities of
this position.
Basic understanding of general office skills and protocol as needed to
develop required
reports and documentation. Knowledge of and ability to use spread sheet
and database
computer applications.
Knowledge of research and statistical analysis methodologies and ability
to evaluate and
apply research data in the plan ning process.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with
federal, state and
local agencies related to land use and planning.
Ability to use discretion in the handling of confidential matters and
material that may
have a distinct impact on members of the public involved in planning
proceedings.
Ability to read and interpret technical journals and documents, respond
to public
inquiries and complaints, and present information to department heads
and elected
officials. Must possess technical writing skills as they pertain to land
use planning policy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability
to make
presentations in both large and small groups at various levels of
education and
understanding.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with
others, both
inside and outside the organization.
Substantial k
