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County to Start RFP Process for Planning Services After 14‑month Vacancy; Commissioners Approve Outreach
Summary
Natrona County commissioners voted to begin a request‑for‑proposals process to find interim or permanent planning support after the county’s full‑time planner position remained vacant for 14 months. Staff recommended following procurement rules and considering a recruiting firm’s proposal.
County planning staff told the Board of County Commissioners that the county’s full‑time planner position has been vacant for about 14 months and that the county has covered planning needs by contracting with ECS Engineering and by assigning duties to the deputy county attorney.
Danielle (planning staff) reported that the county spent $66,407 from April 1 to April 1 to cover engineering and legal costs while the position remained open. She said the county extended an offer to one candidate, who declined, and that the national market for planners is tight; she cited Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing a nationwide shortage of urban and regional planning candidates.
Staff presented a recruiting firm proposal…
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