City Planner I

The City of Post Falls is hiring a City Planner I to perform technical planning work, including research, analysis of land use requests, conducting field inspections, and preparing GIS maps. The role involves collaboration with the public and various city departments. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and some experience in planning are preferred. The position is based in a public office environment in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Company Description

The City of Post Falls is located four miles east of the Washington-Idaho border along Interstate 90 in Kootenai County.

Role Description

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform technical planning work involving the research, review, and analysis of land use development related requests. This employee also conducts field inspections, meets with the public, prepares GIS maps to assist facilitating staff reports, reviews land use permit applications, and presents findings and recommendations to Community Development Staff, City Commissions, City Council and the public. The work is performed under the direction of the Planning Manager. An employee in this class may be assigned to other related duties in the Community Development Department. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public office environment.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, public administration, or a related field; and
• One (1) year experience in planning or a related field desired; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid driver’s license