Planner 2 - Area Planner Southern Land Office

2 weeks ago


Billings, United States State of Montana Full time

Job Overview:

 

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the Area-level Land Use Planner for the Southern Land Office area. The incumbent manages land use planning activities, projects, priorities and objectives of the Area, and identifies and manages opportunities for obtaining the highest and best use of state Trust lands. The incumbent develops comprehensive land use plans for the Area, implements and coordinates local land-use regulations, and conducts public facilities planning/financing associated with the development of state Trust lands necessary to maximize long-term revenue generation. The incumbent also coordinates the sale and/or exchange of lands, provides technical expertise and assistance to resolve complex problems related to land use management including issues associated with growth policies, comprehensive planning, subdivision law and site design, land surveying, zoning, floodplain regulations, and infrastructure planning. The incumbent is also responsible for obtaining entitlements on state Trust land to ensure the maximum revenue generation capability, while also complying with local land use regulations. Land use planning expertise is provided to Area staff, as well as other adjoining Area offices. The incumbent is expected to develop relationships with local government planners and officials, planning boards, realtors, developers, attorneys, engineers, and others involved in community development. This position reports to the Southern Land Office Area Manager.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.

Land Use Planning Program Oversight, Coordination and Technical Assistance : This position manages and administers the land use planning program for the Southern Land Office and serves as the Area’s principal land use planner. The position: coordinates land management planning projects and activities; oversees complex issues related to project development and lease administration; provides guidance to Area staff in implementing land use and development plans; coordinates new project opportunities; analyzes and incorporates complex issues and factors in decision-making; provides Area-level programmatic budget oversight and tracking; conducts specialized research; obtains funding sources for projects; leads and directs interdisciplinary teams; provides land use planning advice and technical expertise to others; coordinates communication efforts between field staff, Bureau personnel and other DNRC staff; prioritizes projects; implements Real Estate Management Plan and objectives and policies; resolves land use conflicts and responds to controversial issues; and designs and leads Area programs related to land use planning. Land Use Planning Project Management: The position implements land development projects and performs a variety of project management duties.  Land Use Administration: This position reviews and processes special and secondary use requests on state trust land including easements, land us Licenses, home site leasing, navigable riverbed uses, recreational use, and provides assistance to lessees,licensees, and general public.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

Online State of Montana application Resume  Cover Letter

HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.

Benefits:

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage Retirement Plans 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 *If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The position requires extensive knowledge of: the principles and practices of natural resource management and land use planning; field inventory and data management, including statistical evaluation; research methods and research design; state and federal land use planning rules, laws, procedures and processes; business administration, public relations, real estate appraisal, real estate marketing, and realty and access principles; resource economics, contract administration and the MEPA process; governmental accounting, budgeting and financial management; administrative rule and legislative development processes; policies, procedures and objectives of the Real Estate Management Bureau and the Trust Land Management Division. The position also requires knowledge of organizational structures, program management, program development and implementation, and project management and project design.

The position requires skill in program planning and administration, organizing, negotiating, mediating, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of varied technical levels of understanding. Also required is skill in project initiation, review, and implementation, negotiating, lease administration, project management, public presentations, media relations, and persuasive communications. The position also requires skill in the use of specialized accounting and information management software (e.g. TLMS, etc.), Microsoft Office software, ArcGIS; and standard office equipment. 

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with individuals, groups and representatives from other organizations both verbally and in writing; to coordinate and direct individuals and physical resources to complete work objectives; work on multiple projects simultaneously; work well with others, and to maintain a positive working environment and relationships. 

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 2 years of hire.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".



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