Community Planner

Community Planner - (23141650) This position is posted until filled with a first review of applicants on June 8, 2023. About the Department The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about us here.) About this Position The Community MT Division plans for high quality growth and invests in transformational community development to facilitate vibrant and sustainable community across Montana. The division helps communities implement projects related to community planning, public infrastructure and facilities, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation. The Community Planner is responsible for leading the Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), which assists local governments with community planning and development. This position will provide direct technical assistance to communities, develop and maintain model documents and training materials, maintain a database of local land use policies and regulations, conduct trainings, manage contracts with consultants, track and analyze land use bills during the legislative session, and develop a strategy to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of CTAP. What are we looking for? Education and Experience: · A Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field · Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners or ability to become certified within three years · 4+ years of job-related experience with a minimum of 2 years as a local government planner · Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Competencies: Knowledge of: · History, theory, and practice of planning · State and federal legislation and court rulings related to land use · Public participation processes · Strategic and program planning · Project management Ability to: · Research, analyze, and apply the latest planning data, information, trends, and concepts · Solve problems using a balance of technical competence, creativity, and pragmatism · Communicate planning issues to a wide variety of audiences · Manage projects to completion · Engage with land use stakeholders across the state How to apply Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.) Benefits · Look here to see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! Other important information to be aware of · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration. · This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin. Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $ 67,600.00 - 67,600.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 2 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Commerce Union: 000 - None Posting Date: May 24, 2023, 1:13:34 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References Contact Name: Jessica Arnold | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406.841.2718 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.