Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of professional and

technical duties for the City of St. George related to community planning and development.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may

include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only

and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Reviews application requests and development plans for site plans, conditional use permits, re-zoning

petitions, site inspections, subdivisions, hillside development, etc. to monitor community compliance

with the city’s General Plan; zoning, development, and sign ordinances; and other city policies and

plans.

2. Meets with the general public to answer and discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists

the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; and follows up with public

to apprise of city policy and decisions.

3. Conducts field research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community

development; presents findings to Planning Commission, and City Council; and prepares written reports

in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.

4. Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local

planning, zoning, and development.

5. Participates in public meetings; prepares and makes presentations to the Planning Commission and

City Council meetings relating to development applications, conditional use permits, code amendments,

and zoning amendments; and insures that accurate records are kept.

6. Participates in project review meetings with various city departments, city appointed boards, and

developer representatives; identifies problem areas related to zoning; and presents options for

compliance.

7. Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the zoning and land use maps up to date. Is familiar with

Arc View GIS software.

8. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing,

and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work

performed. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban

planning, public administration, or a closely related field. If a degree is not a closely related field,

experience in planning may be substituted for education requirement.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning or

closely related field. A Master’s degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience

requirement.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be

obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques, and objectives of land use planning.

• Relevant planning and zoning ordinances.

• Knowledge and experience in customer service or dealing with the public in a professional environment.

Ability to:

• Compose clear and concise written and oral reports, including report preparation and presentation, data

collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and preparation of technical comments.

• Read and understand design drawings, topographic maps, and construction plans.

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads,

subordinates, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.

Planner III – Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of professional and

technical duties for the City of St. George related to community planning and development, redevelopment,

and growth. Coordinates division activities in the absence of the Director

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may

include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only

and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Reviews application requests and development plans for site plans, conditional use permits, re-

zoning petitions, site inspections, subdivisions, hillside development, etc. to monitor community

compliance with the city’s General Plan; zoning, development, and sign ordinances; and other city

policies and plans.

2. Participates in public meetings; prepares and makes presentations to the Planning Commission and

City Council meetings relating to development applications, conditional use permits, code

amendments, and zoning amendments; and insures that accurate records are kept.

3. Coordinates with the City Attorney, City Engineer, building officials, Planning Commission, Board

of Adjustment, and other officials in matters relating to planning, zoning, and development in the

city.

4. Meets with the general public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and city officials to answer

and discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and

presents public questions to management; and follows up with public to apprise of city policy and

decisions.

5. Prepares proposals in draft form for amendments to zoning ordinance or policy governing local

planning, zoning, and development.

6. In the absence of the Director, conducts the Development Staff Review Meeting for new

development with various city departments such as engineering, building, power, police, water,

sewer, and fire; city appointed boards; and developer representatives. Identifies problem areas related

to zoning and presents options for compliance.

7. Provides information to GIS personnel to keep the zoning and land use maps up to date. Is familiar

with Arc View GIS software.

8. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing,

and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work

performed. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban

planning, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years full time paid professional experience in land use planning or

closely related field. A Master’s degree in Planning or a related field may be substituted for the experience

requirement with a minimum of three (3) actual years of experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be

obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of urban planning, including plan implementation techniques.

• State Municipal Land Use Development and Management Act.

• Knowledge and experience in customer service or dealing with the public in a professional environment.

Ability to:

• Compose clear and concise written and oral reports, including report preparation and presentation, data

collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and preparation of technical comments.

• Read and understand design drawings, topographic maps, and construction plans.

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads,

subordinates, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,336.00 - $66,610.00 per year

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint George, UT 84770 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint George, UT 84770: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person