Title:  Sr. Planner (Hybrid Work Schedule)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Responsible for review of major/complex land use applications, special projects, and presentations to Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Plans, leads, analyzes, reviews, prepares, negotiates, and provides comments related to complex land use applications.

DUTIES:

• Performs a variety of complex professional duties associated with the review and administration of zoning, subdivision, and current planning processes.
• Manages, reviews, analyzes, and processes complex and/or controversial land development applications including, but not limited to, Metropolitan District and Special District applications and complicated/controversial Planned Unit Development and Use by Special Review applications, as well as Use by Special Review applications for Areas and Activities of State Interest and Public and Private Utilities.  Serves as project manager, primarily under general guidance of the Current Planning Program Manager, for these complicated land development applications from the pre-submittal meeting through final documentation.
• Analyzes land development requests for compliance with the Land Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan, design guidelines, and general planning principles. Collaborates with different referral agencies and addresses conflicts between agencies, applicants, and the public.
• Responds to public requests for planning and zoning information.
• Facilitates meetings and resolves issues with developers, public agencies, residents, neighborhoods, and other stakeholders; attends evening meetings as needed.
• Prepares and presents recommendations to Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Serves as team lead on special projects for the Department, including drafting code revisions and assisting with updates to Comprehensive Plan documents. Writes a variety of technical reports, agenda memoranda, public notices, and recommendations on planning issues for a variety of audiences.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of maps, charts, diagrams, and other graphic materials for the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and other audiences.
• Conducts site inspections and other activities to ensure site development complies with permit requirements, site plan designs, and/or conditions of approval.
• Represents the County on regional boards/committees or serves as alternate as assigned.
• Leads feasibility and compatibility studies and analyses covering various land use proposals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a closely related field plus relevant internship experience is preferred and may be substituted for two of the four years of required work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners. If not a member of AICP, pursuing certification during the first two years of tenure is encouraged.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment with some site visits required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 75% of the time sitting and 25% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.