Position Title:
Development Review Planner II (May be under filled) ⠀
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME ⠀
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Development Review Planner to direct the coordination and tracking of development requests and ensure compliance with the City’s zoning and related site development ordinances. ⠀
Hourly Range: This position may be filled as a level II or a level I depending on the selected candidates' credentials.
Development Review Planner II
Entry: $32.79/hr.
2 Year: $34.73/hr.
4 Year: $36.65/hr.
6 Year: $40.61/hr.
Development Review Planner I
Entry: $26.97/hr.
2 Year: $28.59/hr.
4 Year: $30.17/hr.
6 Year: $33.42/hr.
Department: Community and Neighborhoods
Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Benefits
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Important Application Information
We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties.
If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure .
Application Deadline
First review date: We encourage you to apply early. Applications received by November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST) will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
About the Position:
This position requires extensive research skills and well-developed communication skills for complex interactions with building permit applicants, other City departments’ staff and the public. In addition, this position requires a high level of problem solving and expertise in the City's Development Review processes.
About the Team:
The Planning Team is a collaborative, exciting place to work. There is 1 Planning Director, 1 Deputy Planning Director, 6 Planning Managers, 2 Administrative Secretary's, 9 Senior Planners, 11 Principal Planners, 5 Associate Planners, 3 Senior Development Review Planners, 3 Development Review Planner II's, and 1 Graphic Design Specialist.
Work Schedule:
This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Currently working a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and some Fridays. This is subject to change at any time if directed by the Department of Community and Neighborhoods.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, coordinates, and participates in review, data preparation and tracking of building permit applications, licenses and other current planning and development projects. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all processes in a timely and consistent manner.
Coordinates assigned Development Review Team (DRT) processes. Works with other team members and respective agencies to ensure prompt response to permit applications. Takes appropriate action to resolve inordinate delays in review processes.
Reviews and examines complex plans and specifications of developments for compliance with city zoning, site development, subdivision, sign, and other related ordinances.
Attends planning and development review project meetings and communicates zoning/development code proposals to contractors, architects, developers, and city and community council groups.
Consults with and provides technical assistance to development review co-workers and other city employees on complex review issues. Provides one-on-one training of new Development Review Planners.
Writes zoning ordinance interpretations and action policies concerning complex development…