Sr. Planner-Planning and Zoning

Overview

The City of Boise is hiring a Sr Planner - Planning and Zoning to join our Planning and Development Services Department! Lead complex land development projects while making a lasting impact on urban policy. This unique role combines technical expertise in subdivision review with the distinctive opportunity to draft and recommend development code amendments that will shape our community for years to come.

You'll serve as the city's technical expert on land division, supervise a team of two planning technicians, and directly influence how our city grows through policy recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

• Policy Influence
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  Rare opportunity to move beyond project review and actually draft code amendments—your expertise will directly shape the rules that govern development in our community
• Diverse Work
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  No two days are the same—balance technical subdivision review, code writing, public presentations, neighborhood engagement, and advisory committee leadership
• Direct Impact
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  Present your recommendations directly to decision-makers including the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, seeing your analysis translate into real outcomes
• Leadership & Mentorship
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  Develop the next generation of planners by supervising and training two planning technicians on complex applications
• Regional Collaboration
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  Represent the city on the Ada County Street Name Committee and collaborate with multiple agencies on projects that extend beyond city boundaries
• Community Connection
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  Serve as a liaison to neighborhood associations, attending meetings and building relationships that ground your work in real community needs
• Professional Growth
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  Work on the most complex applications in the city, continuously expanding your technical skills while building policy expertise that sets you apart in the field

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
• 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave
• Up to $500 annual Well Being incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Serves as the senior planner and technical expert on subdivision applications. Coordinates schedule of hearings with the section manager and city clerk. Manages the bonding and time extension process. Provides guidance and training to associate planners on complex subdivision applications. Represents the city on the Ada County Street Name Committee. Advises the department on land division issues. Reviews and makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and city council on the most complex subdivision applications.

Recommends, drafts and reviews amendments to the subdivision section of the development code.

Reviews and processes applications for zone changes, site and design variances, subdivisions, partitions, lot line adjustments, minor land divisions, conditional uses, planned unit developments and appeals. Reviews development applications for completeness and ensures all required information has been provided. Reviews engineering plans and writes detailed technical analysis with regard to site planning and adherence to the comprehensive plan. Conducts research regarding site locations, subdivision plat notes, property easements, entitlements and zoning codes.

Reviews legal documents such as common wall agreements, cross access agreements, shared parking agreements, etc. Ensures all public hearings are published through official public notice postings. Prepares detailed reports and presents applications to the Planning and Zoning Commission, city council and public hearings as assigned. Acts as a liaison to the associated agencies that may be impacted by a development application.

Provides construction plan reviews and conducts inspections for final…