Associate Planner-Design Review

Overview The City of Boise is seeking an Associate Planner – Design Review to support well-designed commercial, industrial, multi-family, and mixed-use development throughout the community. This role is a strong fit for a planning or design professional with experience in design review and a background in planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture or a related field. In this position, you will have a direct role in shaping the built environment of one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. You will review development proposals, building plans, site plans and landscape plans; work with applicants, design professionals, residents and decision-makers; and present recommendations in public hearing settings. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to updates to the City’s adopted design review guidelines, helping ensure Boise’s design standards remain clear, effective and aligned with community priorities. To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise. Why the City of Boise? The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley: Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month 10 weeks paid parental leave $500 annual wellbeing incentive Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration or a related field Two years of experience in urban planning, urban design, architecture or a similar field Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license. Special Requirements City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Driving Record Check Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur. Responsibilities include researching, reviewing and issuing decisions for administrative level applications such as changes to existing buildings and sites, landscape modifications and changes in use requests; providing assistance to the public; conducting parcel research; reviewing and providing feedback for development permits; preparing and presenting project reports to the design review committee, planning and zoning commission and city council; ensuring compliance with design review and zoning requirements; performing site inspections; and assisting in the preparation of planning studies and reports. Qualifications include knowledge of planning principles and practices, architectural design concepts, zoning and community renewal activities; familiarity with relevant ordinances, codes and regulations; ability to analyze development plans, read blueprints, and communicate effectively; and the capacity to work independently and manage public-facing processes. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record. Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Master’s degree in planning, architecture, urban planning, public administration, landscape architecture or a closely related field and four or more years of experience in architecture, professional planning, urban design or a similar field Experience in the public sector Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Registration as an architect or landscape architect and knowledge of state statutes and planning case laws Skills, including photography, site plan sketching and the ability to use design-related computer programs Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee may lift/carry up to 10 pounds occasionally, push/pull up to 10 pounds and frequently up to 20 pounds. The work involves moderate noise, and requires close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk. The work environment includes inside conditions and outdoor conditions, and may require driving a vehicle. This position may require scheduled evening meetings/public hearings. #J-18808-Ljbffr