PLANNING AND ZONING - Job Title: Associate Planner Hiring Salary: $25.55-$31.26 (DOE) Salary Range: $25.55-$36.97 Reports to (Role): Assigned supervisor Department/Group: Planning & Zoning FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Travel Required: Minimal Position Type: Full-Time Benefits Eligible: Yes PERSI Eligible: Yes Work Schedule: Generally, Monday through Friday, working varied hours between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE! The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments: * Medical * Dental * Vision * PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution * 401k & 457 Retirement Plans * 11 Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year) * Life Insurance with AD&D * Short-Term Disability * Long-Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings * Wellness Program & Rewards * Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness * Harward Recreation Center Discounts * Other Great Benefits! Every unified team starts with a purpose, and we are a purpose-driven team of service-minded professionals. We are passionate about working shoulder-to-shoulder in partnership with our City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, boards, citizens, and internal team members to bring the City of Nampa's vision for the future to life. Whether you want to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path forward at the City of Nampa to leave your mark on the legacy we will leave in our city and the world around us. In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and dedication, the Planning & Zoning Department is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear, and complete information to manage, mitigate, and reduce risks to the city. Role Statement for Associate Planner: Under general direction from the Principal Planner and P&Z Director, the role of Associate Planner performs a variety of technical and administrative planning & zoning work involving the zoning and subdivision regulations and the comprehensive plan. The Associate Planner is the mid-level position in the Planning & Zoning Department, responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and approving moderately difficult development proposals that may be more controversial or include multiple parts. These reviews require a much more thorough review of a project and more detailed staff reports. This position will handle staff reports and presentations to Nampa boards and commissions, which will generally require a good understanding of the City's varying overlay of zoning districts and design guidelines. The position assists with the more complex code amendments and helps organize and lead workshops on proposed ordinances or special projects. The Associate Planner will conduct site inspections as requested. The Associate Planner differs from the Assistant Planner in the diversity and scope of professional responsibility and complexity of projects assigned. The position works under the general direction of the Principal Planner with the expectation of the use of independent judgment and decision-making. The position works primarily in a general office environment, with some field work for site visits. WHAT YOU WILL DO! ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE Key Job Accountabilities: * Represents the department, the City, and Nampa's citizenry in interactions with others- particularly in matters associated with planning, zoning, or subdivision regulations' administration, amendment, or creation. * Promotes an environment within the Department conducive to consensus building and conflict resolution in and among participants in development projects. * Participates in employee development activities, including providing needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees. * Keeps Principal Planner and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress. * Provides verbal and written Staff reports and counsel to city committees and advisory groups, the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to planning efforts and documents, applications for land development, design review, city code changes, and other planning and zoning-related matters. Attendance at some morning or evening meetings is required. * Performs special projects for city committees and advisory groups, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Council at the direction of the Department Head. * Reviews building and site construction/development plans (residential and commercial) as needful and conducts inspections of projects to ensure compliance with City zoning code and subdivision regulations and conditions imposed by Staff, city committees or advisory groups, Planning and Zoning Commission, and/or City Council. * Review applications for land development to ensure conformance to City and State regulations. * Prepares and updates various databases, as well as GIS maps/layers/attributes. * Participates in enforcing land-use plans and ordinances for the city and coordinates regulatory processes between private development interests and the City's land-use plan. * Participates in the enforcement of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances. * Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; * Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. * Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. * Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines. * Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner. * Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others. * Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed. * Performs other related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Key Behavioral Competencies: * Action-oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Balances stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. * Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. * Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. * Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. * Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the City of Nampa moving forward. * Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and follow through. * Instills trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through congruency, honesty, integrity, and authenticity. * Interpersonal savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. * Knowledge Management: Uses knowledge management to access and share required information as appropriate. * Manages ambiguity and complexity: Makes sense of ambiguous, complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. * Persuades: Uses compelling data and contrasting information to gain the support and commitment of others. * Plans and aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with City of Nampa goals. * Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. * Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. * Self-development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. * Values Differences: Recognized the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the City of Nampa. WHAT YOU WILL BRING! Education, Experience Level, Certification Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related field with two (2) years of experience in the planning profession; or a master's degree in Planning or a related field with one (1) year of experience in the planning profession or related field; and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. * AICP Technical Certification is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered. * Must have excellent presentation skills and Microsoft Office skills. * Fluent in English, with exceptional technical writing skills. * All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Nampa background check processes and drug testing, which may include reference checks, criminal history checks, driving record checks, and pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug tests. Working Conditions: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in a general office environment. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification include those that permit the employee to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. * While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. POSITION MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE.