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Sr. Planner-Planning and Zoning

Salary

$76,065.60 - $90,322.96 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07370

Department

Planning & Development Services

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

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.

Why You'll Love This Role

+ Policy Influence: 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: No two days are the same—balance technical subdivision review, code writing, public presentations, neighborhood engagement, and advisory committee leadership

+ Direct Impact: 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: Develop the next generation of planners by supervising and training two planning technicians on complex applications

+ Regional Collaboration: Represent the city on the Ada County Street Name Committee and collaborate with multiple agencies on projects that extend beyond city boundaries

+ Community Connection: Serve as a liaison to neighborhood associations, attending meetings and building relationships that ground your work in real community needs

+ Professional Growth: 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

Why Work for the City of Boise?

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 WellBeing incentive

+ Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass

+ Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

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 occupancy to ensure all required conditions of approval have been met. Manages the bonding and time extension process. Reviews and releases construction bonds for completion of work.

Supervises and assists planning technicians, providing customer service by interpreting regulations, codes, processes and procedures. Oversees and conducts general parcel research through the archived city records, GIS system, subdivision plats and assessors' records. Supervises and uploads electronic documents, organizes and maintains files.

Conducts presentations on current planning processes and property rights to various groups such as agencies, neighborhood associations, elected officials and professional groups that may be impacted by development. Acts as a liaison between the city and assigned neighborhood association by attending meetings, fielding questions and concerns and attending special events. Provides support to the assigned neighborhood police officer who represents the associations. Obtains and communicates specialized knowledge of the assigned area.

Serves on or leads planning related advisory committees on city initiated projects. Assists other planning divisions with special projects. Provides comments, clarifications and recommendations on other agency plans, policies and codes.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration or a closely related field and four years professional level experience in planning, zoning, public administration or similar field, and one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of planning as they pertain to the design and development of urban and regional areas

+ Principles, standards, practices and information sources of ordinances and comprehensive plans

+ Laws, codes and other regulations pertinent to subdividing, planning, zoning and community development

+ Planning research, zoning and community renewal activities

+ Pertinent ordinances, codes and regulations

+ Current literature and developments in planning

+ Methods used in developing information for general plan modifications

+ Application of land use, physical design, economic, environmental, and/or social concepts to the planning process

+ Source and availability of planning information, including demographic and economic data, environmental determinants of land use, land development trends and legal requirements

+ Research methodology as applied to the collection and analysis of planning data

+ Terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in planning

+ Research techniques and report writing

+ Computer operations including word processing, spreadsheets, database and related software applications.

Ability to:

+ Analyze planning issues related to the entitlement process, subdivision of land, and site planning

+ Interpret policies and develop operating guidance related to urban planning laws, regulations, executive orders, and other technical materials

+ Provide customer service assistance and formal recommendations relating to urban planning policies, procedures, guidelines and/or regulations

+ Plan and implement new initiatives and promote technological advances relating to urban planning

+ Work independently in the preparation of plans and special studies

+ Organize and make oral presentations in public situations

+ Prepare extensive written reports that are easily understood

+ Read and interpret plans and blueprints

+ Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations

+ Communicate effectively in the English Language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, or a closely related field, and five years of experience in architecture, professional planning, urban design, or similar field.

Experience in the public sector.

Certification from American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

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

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.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org