PLANNER

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Planner position. This position in the Current Planning Division performs professional work, including conducting planning studies; collects and presents data and prepares reports; provides information and advice to the public in person, electronically, and over the telephone. The position is responsible for providing assistance to higher level planners in the areas of research, data collection, and preparation of reports as well as for staffing a public counter and providing a variety of information regarding planning and zoning codes and issues. The ideal candidate shall have fundamental principles and an understanding of professional level work in city, regional, transportation, and urban planning.

The Current Planning Division primarily reviews projects for conformance with Clark County's Comprehensive Master Plan and Unified Development Code (Title 30). Projects require decision by the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission, and/or the Board of County Commissioners and generally include zone changes, special use permits, major subdivisions, and design reviews. The division is also responsible for providing information on zoning matters to the public, providing support to the local Town Boards, and carrying out various other planning activities to promote public health, safety, and general welfare of our community.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with major course work in city, regional, environmental, transportation or urban planning or related field. Some practical experience related to the planning profession at a sub-professional or professional level and/or appropriate advanced degree desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Receives and processes applications for variances, rezoning, specific plan amendments, subdivision maps, annexations, use permits, and related zoning/planning and regulation items. Interprets, explains and enforces provisions of County codes, applicable laws and regulations, and other policies and standards to potential applicants and the public; answers telephone and counter inquiries regarding County and local governmental ordinances and requirements. 
• Reviews construction plans and business license applications for conformity to codes and regulations; processes routine plans and applications, variances, use permits, and business licenses. 
• Monitors status of development applications from acceptance to issuance of final permit. 
• Researches and reviews plans for ordinance regulations; provides specific information to engineers, architects, contractors, developers, property owners, etc. regarding codes, regulations and procedures in area of expertise. 
• Uses computers and software programs for various technical planning projects and studies. 
• Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondence; directs the preparation of graphic materials. 
• Makes field surveys and investigations related to planning and zoning projects or requests. 
• Makes oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to Boards and commissions and community groups; answers questions and provides information and assistance to the public in person, on the telephone and in writing. 
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. 
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; specified positions may drive a motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings and inspect property sites.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle or arrange for transportation in order to attend meetings and inspect development sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Salary : $33 - $48