Planner, Government, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Clark County, NV is seeking a Planner for the Comprehensive Planning Division in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves data collection, report preparation, and public guidance on planning and zoning issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, with some practical experience preferred. The position is permanent and requires attendance at meetings outside normal hours.
Salary: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly Location :
Clark County - Las Vegas, NVJob Type: PERMANENT Job Number: 29056

Department:
Comprehensive Planning Division:
Current Plng Opening Date: 05/06/2025

Closing Date: 5/20/2025 5:01 PM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Planner position. The Current Planning division work includes collecting and presenting data, preparing reports; providing information and guidance to the public in person, electronically, and over the telephone. This position is responsible for providing assistance to higher level planners in the areas of research, data collection, and preparation of reports as well as for staffing a public counter and providing a variety of information regarding planning, zoning codes, and issues.

The ideal candidate shall understand the core principles of land use planning and the use of application of zoning codes.

The Current Planning division primarily reviews projects for conformance with Clark County's Comprehensive Master Plan and Unified Development Code (Title 30). Projects require decision by the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission, and/or the Board of County Commissioners and generally include zone changes, special use permits, major subdivisions, and design reviews. The division is also responsible for providing information on zoning matters to the public, providing support to the local Town Boards, and carrying out various other planning activities to promote public health, safety, and general welfare of our community.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE:

A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in city, regional, environmental, transportation or urban planning or related field. Some practical experience related to the planning profession at a sub-professional or professional level and/or appropriate advanced degree desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources

Working Conditions:

Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification:
Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Receives and processes applications for variances, rezoning, specific plan amendments, subdivision maps, annexations, use permits, and related zoning/planning and regulation items. Interprets, explains and enforces provisions of County codes, applicable laws and regulations, and other policies and standards to potential applicants and the public; answers telephone and counter inquiries regarding County and local governmental ordinances and requirements.

Reviews construction plans and business license applications for conformity to codes and regulations; processes routine plans and applications, variances, use permits, and business licenses. Monitors status of development applications from acceptance to issuance of final permit. Researches and reviews plans for ordinance regulations; provides specific information to engineers, architects, contractors, developers, property owners, etc. regarding codes, regulations and procedures in area of expertise.

Uses computers and software programs for various technical planning projects and studies. Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondence; directs the…