DESCRIPTION: The City of Ketchum, Idaho is recruiting for an Associate Planner to join a dynamic, team oriented Planning Department.  The City of Ketchum is adjacent to the City of Sun Valley and Bald Mountain, a premier winter and summer resort in North America.  

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of urban planning.  Strong communication and presentation skills, analytical abilities and problem solving aptitude are essential.  Candidates should have the ability to work well with the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, the public, citizen committees, developers and other interest groups.   Experience with historical preservation, transportation planning, economic development, affordable housing, resort communities and tourist issues are a benefit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning plus two (2) years progressively responsible experience in local planning.  Master's Degree preferred.