Environmental Planner jobs in Idaho

Job Description

This unique position encompasses current and long range planning with an emphasis on

environmental planning and recreation. The position will assist with reviews, updates, and

implementation of long range and regional plans, including the Comprehensive Plan and

Recreation and Public Access Master Plan. This position will plan and administer Teton County’s

outdoor recreation programs and facilities. The position will also perform other planning

related functions, including coordinating and reviewing applications within floodplain and

wetland overlays, providing recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and

Board of County Commissioners, and analyzing development applications for compliance with

county regulations, standards, and state statutes. The work is performed independently under

the general direction of the Planning Administrator.

Recreation Planning:

Assists in developing and maintaining department sub operation budget for

recreation;

Assist with grant applications and project tracking and spending;

Manage recreation programs (Teton River recreation, public lands access sites,

county-managed public trails and shooting range); Creates processes and

procedures for supported programs; Creates and maintains recreation records,

maps, reports, and documents;

Collaborates with Federal and State agencies, local jurisdictions, County department

heads and nonprofit entities to develop recreation partnerships;

Acts as staff liaison to the Teton County Waterways Committee ;

Supervises seasonal employees and volunteers related to recreation management;

Natural Resources/ Environmental Planning:

Implements ordinances and codes related to natural resource overlays

Assists with reviews of wildlife habitat assessments, floodplain and wetland

mapping/delineations.

Acts as liaison to the County’s Wildlife Advisory Committee

Assists with updates related to Floodplain mapping and ordinances; works with

FEMA, state agencies, and members of the public to coordinate floodplain

development permits for Teton County;

Assists with any natural resource overlay mapping updates needed

Current and Long Range Planning:

Responds to and resolves public inquiries on Wetlands, Floodplains, Natural

Resource Overlays, planning projects and recreation.

Works to support and implement elements of the Teton County Recreation Master

Plan; Assists in updates to the Comprehensive Plan and other regulations

Assists with current development planning and application review as needed;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies and

procedures;

Coordinates public outreach for recreation and environmental planning, including

press releases, social media, editorials, story maps, public meetings and surveys;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (urban planning, resource

management, natural resources, biology). Master’s degree preferred ;

At least 5 years’ experience in planning or government or a combination of education

and experience;

Certified Floodplain Manager (or ability to train and obtain);

AICP Certification (or ability to obtain) ;

Valid Driver’s License;

Knowledge of:

methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of recreation management

and development;

creating and implementing recreational programs;

natural resources best practices and state and federal regulations;

public presentation skills;

safety best practices and policies;

budgeting procedures and objectives;

basic computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft, Google, Adobe and GIS

standard office software;

local government operations, policies, procedures, and departmental relations;

Ability to oversee volunteers and employees;

Ability to

cultivate partnerships with communities and nonprofits;

work on several projects simultaneously;

work independently and in a team environment as needed;

attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind;

read, interpret, explain and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes and contracts

related to the functions of the department;

review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine

compliance with such regulations;

Company Description

Local Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.

Local Government Entity dedicated to serving the public.