Planner/GIS Mgr in Training

Fergus County Road And Bridge Dept - Lewistown, MT

Full-time - Mid Level

Lewistown, MT

About the position

The Planner/GIS Manager in Training position at Fergus County Road & Bridge Department is a full-time, permanent role focused on overseeing the planning department's functions. The role involves managing staff and consultants to provide accurate and timely services related to zoning and development, ensuring compliance with county policies and regulations, and facilitating community development projects. The position also includes responsibilities for budget management, GIS application development, and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning department and manage staff and consultants.
• Establish work priorities and supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Plan, organize, and control planning and community development functions.
• Prepare recommendations for long-range planning projects and reports to County Commissioners.
• Analyze community planning and development needs and evaluate projects.
• Review and administer land use, subdivision, zoning, and floodplain regulations.
• Conduct research and data analysis on planning and zoning issues.
• Coordinate planning activities with other County departments and agencies.
• Provide public information on land use and subdivision regulations.
• Negotiate with developers and engineers regarding project approvals.
• Prepare and administer the department budget and manage grants.
• Plan and update systems and processes for data management.
• Evaluate existing computer programs and develop automation plans.
• Research new products and conduct feasibility studies for GIS applications.
• Prepare cost/benefit analyses for project alternatives.
• Analyze GIS outputs and establish data manipulation policies.
• Review new procedures and software applications for functionality.
• Capture and maintain geographically referenced information.
• Compile and maintain data in geographic and operational databases.
• Respond to technical questions from GIS users and provide support.
• Manage or coordinate projects to achieve objectives within resources.

Requirements

• Knowledge of land-use planning techniques for urban and rural planning.
• Understanding of subdivision and surveying regulations.
• Familiarity with zoning and floodplain ordinances.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding land use.
• Awareness of community economic conditions and growth patterns.
• Experience with grant-writing procedures and grant administration.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GIS software and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• County benefits included with the position.