Associate Planner

Jackson Hole Community

Teton County is a year-round resort community, located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming.  In the summer, tourists experience our County as the southern gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; while winter visitors enjoy three world class ski resorts.  Approximately 97% of the land within the county is held in public ownership – National Park, National Elk Refuge, and National Forest.

Teton County is a unique place to live, offering many outdoor recreational activities, abundant wildlife and open spaces, fine dining, and premier cultural arts offerings.  Approximately 21,500 people live in Teton County, but as a resident, you quickly learn that you share your home with over 3,000,000 visitors from all over the world.  Despite this influx, Teton County maintains its western heritage and hospitality.

Planning & Building Services Department

The Department seeks to adaptively implement the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and its guiding values of Ecosystem Stewardship, Growth Management, and Quality of Life.  The Department provides public services related to land use and development permits, long-range community planning, building permits and inspections, zoning and enforcement, and other related services. 

Our ideal candidate is a team-player and detail oriented individual who possesses the ability to prioritize and multitask, and is able to communicate technical material in both written and verbal form to a variety of individuals.  The Planning and Building Services Department is structured to provide opportunities for advancement.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Serving as the initial point of contact for customer service regarding general regulatory inquiries about the Land Development Regulations. 

·         Reviewing development applications, assuring all projects recommended for approval comply with all Land Development Regulations, goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and other policies of the County. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field; AND two years of experience with community development and planning programs; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s Degree is desirable. 

Teton County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package 100% employer paid which includes health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement benefits; and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. 

Hiring Range: $52,845 - $55,521

Application deadline is May 30, 2019 4:00PM

For a full job description and to apply, visit:  http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/jobs

Teton County is an equal opportunity employer

Criminal background check required

Danielle Carpenter

Administrative Coordinator

Teton County Planning and Building Services

PO Box 1727

200 South Willow Street

Jackson, WY  83001

307-733-3959 Ext 8410

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