Planner

Job Description:

Planner

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
02/05/25
Division:
Planning & Zoning Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Job Description Summary:

This is a mid-level Planner position that will perform project management, technical, administrative and professional work in the Planning and Zoning Division. Such as managing the development and revision of regulationamendments, comprehensive plans and educational guides, materials and checklists. Reviewing development cases for compliance with comprehensive plan policies. Making presentations at public hearings related to proposed regulation or plan amendments. Providing land use and zoning information to the general public. Representing the County at external meetings. Providing customer service to public and private sector officials, applicants, consulting professionals, and County residents.

Schedule:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid, with in-office work as needed.

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $75,000 - $87,000 USD Anually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary

Essential Duties:

The Planner will be able to:

• Manage planning projects with supervision, including regulation revisions and updates to land use plans. This includes project management of regulation and plan update processes, research of other regulations and policies, facilitation of meetings with community groups, and presentation of recommendations and revised documents at public meetings and hearings.
• Prepare staff reports and present staff recommendations to appropriate boards and commissions based on background research compiled/analyzed. Decide what information to present to referral agencies, boards and commissions.
• Evaluate land use and development proposals. Understand the characteristics of the development proposal and decide what regulations/policies are appropriate to apply to a case/property.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and County personnel. Provide information concerning land use proposals, historical preservation, demographics, zoning and subdivisions based on considerable knowledge and interpretation of County plans and State regulations. Provide technical planning and zoning expertise and assistance to County residents, businesses, Divisions and other jurisdictions.
• Establish relationships. Confer with various parties in public and private meetings on various land use, demographic and development matters pertaining to proposals. Attend, coordinate and/or conduct public meetings pertaining to planning cases or issues. Negotiate and mediate between differing objectives and opinions of affected parties. Decide when to consult experts in areas such as land use, historic preservation and demographics.
• Establish priorities. Define necessary resources. Design work processes. Serve as liaison to affected residents, businesses and/or government agencies. Determine which projects need immediate attention and which can wait. Decide what information to share that will help answer inquiries and address concerns. Set priorities and identify quality sources of research.
• Utilize various mapping, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information. Develop case files. Decide which database programs would yield the best results during research. Efficiently organize case materials.
• Perform other related work as required. Prioritize management requests and balance with current workload.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Land Use, Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science
• Three or more years of experience in planning, zoning, or a similar field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Long Range Planning experience
• Project Management experience
• Development review/Permitting experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong writing skills

Additional Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, MVR check and references.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date, and you must not have any major violations DUI, DWI, DWAI.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us

Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services