ASSISTANT PLANNER

Nampa, ID

City of Nampa

Assistant Planner

Hiring Salary (DOE): $21\.71\- $25\.13

Department/Group: Planning \& Zoning

FLSA Status: Non\-Exempt

Travel Required: Minimal

Position Type: Full\-Time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Principal Planner

Schedule: Generally, Monday through Friday working hours between 8:00am – 5:00pm

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full\-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11\.96% employer contribution
• 401k \& 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD\&D
• Short\-Term Disability
• Long\-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer\-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program \& Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction from the Principal Planner and Planning \& Zoning Director, the role of Assistant Planner performs a variety of technical and administrative planning \& zoning work involving the development and use of land, and planning for future growth and development of the city. The Assistant Planner is an entry\-level planner position in the Planning \& Zoning Department, responsible for customer service, correspondence, application processing, and analyzing, reviewing, and approving initial submittals of development proposals. These reviews require a thorough review of the submittal materials to ensure all requirements of the submittal have been met. The primary function of this position is to analyze applications, and their supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and to interpret city code to ensure all appropriate applications are submitted related to land use entitlements. Other primary functions include the need to interpret the zoning ordinance to guide customers in the use and development of their property or allowable uses throughout the city. This position performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to planning, zoning, and development issues using the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Duties, as assigned by the Principal Planner or Director, may include producing staff reports and recommendations to Nampa Boards and Commissions for some simple subdivision plats. Duties also include checking planning and zoning applications for compliance with zoning, processing written notifications/mailings for public hearings, instructing the public with regard to applications for zoning approval, and working on a variety of planning and zoning issues. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other City employees, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represents the department, the City, and Nampa's citizenry in interactions with others—particularly in matters associated with planning, zoning, or subdivision regulations' administration, amendment, or creation.
• Promotes an environment within the Department conducive to consensus building and conflict resolution in and among participants in development projects.
• Participates in employee development activities including providing needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
• Reviews applications for land development to ensure conformance to City and State regulations.
• Prepares and updates various databases, and GIS maps/layers/attributes.
• Participates in the enforcement of land\-use plans and ordinances for the city and coordinates regulatory processes between private development interests and the City's land use plan.
• Participates in the enforcement of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Verifies compliance with required stipulations on temporary use permits, home occupation registrations, conditional use permits, development agreements, subdivision plats and other planning and zoning applications.
• Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data as requested using traditional filing systems or databases as necessary.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in employee development activities including providing needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
• Keeps Principal Planner and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts, and performs in a timely and effective manner, changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, \& LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree, in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related field; and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• AICP Technical Certification is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS \& ABILITIES:

• Fluent in English, with exceptional technical writing skills.
• Must demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with moderate Excel skills and ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in all areas (communication, approach, style); understanding what it means to represent the City of Nampa.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail\-oriented to applications, reporting and communicating efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including in front of audiences.
• Ability to maintain relationships with co\-workers and customers with tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly to work effectively under pressure and with short timelines/competing demands.
• Ability to partner at all levels of the organization internally and externally.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish department goals.
• Ability to make sound judgments and draw valid conclusions.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Nampa background check processes and drug testing, which may include reference checks, criminal history checks, driving record checks, and pre\-employment, random, and post\-accident drug tests.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position works primarily in a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. There will be some outdoor work required. This may include inspections of job sites, walking over uneven ground, getting in and out of a vehicle frequently, and installing posts for signs.

• Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone and related equipment and use primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Strength \& Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to maneuver and function in and around an office or outdoor environment. Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach over head with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

• This position does not qualify for Visa Sponsorship

Position : 261501

Code : 2026084\-1

Type : INTERNAL \& EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 04/10/2026

Posting End : 04/27/2026

HOURLY RANGE: $21\.71\-$25\.13