Planner I - Watford City, ND

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Position summary: The Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Planner I is responsible for organizing, reviewing and enforcing current Zoning Ordinances as adopted by the McKenzie County Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planner I assists customers, reviews applications and compiles P&Z staff reports. This position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential job functions:

  • Reviews moderate to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations
  • Evaluates re-zones, ordinance amendments, conditional use permits, site plans, variances, subdivisions and other proposals
  • Attends meetings with customers and public boards in order to receive and convey information related to zoning and code enforcement activities
  • Manages P&Z records and documentation
  • Attends public hearings at P&Z Board meetings
  • Conducts staff presentations to the Board of County Commissioners
  • Assists with the development of comprehensive plans
  • Conducts plat reviews
  • Other duties as assigned for business needs

Minimum qualifications: 

  • 3 years of planning and zoning, construction or code enforcement experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Proficient with MS Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
  • Physical requirements and working conditions:
  • Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level and salary commensurate with experience; starting at $27.64/hour

McKenzie County offers an excellent benefit package including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Health & Child Care
  • Flexible Spending Program 
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Optional
  • Deferred Comp Plan
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays