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Job Summary
Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community Please come join Community Development as a Planner I. Our mission is to maintain a friendly hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall wellbeing. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!
Under general supervision this position aids businesses applicants and the public by performing a wide range of community development planning activities.
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.
- Coordinates with other departments and outside agencies on assigned projects; reviews less complex land development proposals for compliance with Town codes ordinances Town master plans and intergovernmental agreements.
- Reviews and analyzes land development applications land use codes and related ordinances; reviews and issues building permits; analyzes and makes recommendations for land development requests and inspects for certificates of occupancy.
- Prepares staff recommendations technical reports and presents to Town Council Planning Commission task forces and community groups for action on less complex development proposals; presents information in a public hearing or public format.
- Performs onsite inspection of developments to ensure compliance with site plans (including landscaping and architecture) and conditions of approval.
- Assists in issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy to ensure compliance with land development code requirements.
- Provides planning related information to property owners architects developers realtors appraisers and the public.
- Conducts land use demographic economic and other research activities on a broad range of community and planning subjects.
- Assists with and oversees the development and revisions to long range and comprehensive planning projects including master plans transportation plans subarea plans neighborhood plans and trail and open space plans.
- Responds to citizen inquiries in an appropriate manner.
- Assists in negotiation and administers professional service agreements with consultants; seeks alternative funding opportunities.
- Reviews building permits and business licenses for zoning and landuse compliance; coordinates recommends reviews and develops revisions to landuse codes and related ordinances.
- Works closely with task forces and community groups to gather input and develop consensus on planning projects and initiatives.
- Attends professional development trainings to maintain skill and competence in the planning field.
- Adheres to all Town and Departmental values policies procedures and philosophies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires a bachelors degree in Planning Architecture Geography Landscape Architecture or related field supplemented by one 1 year of experience in local or regional planning.
Experience in development reviews and comprehensive planning is preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two 2 years of driving history.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of municipal planning principles practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of urban design and planning principles practices and administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of legal aspects of planning and planning for environmentally sensitive areas.
- Knowledge of site planning and design.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
- Skill in the provision of customer service.
- Skill in public speaking; ability to make presentations.
- Skill in the use of GIS mapping software.
- Skill in facilitating public meetings.
- Skill in grant writing.
- Ability to develop a consensus regarding complex and controversial planning initiatives.
- Ability to research compile interpret and analyze a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and/or specific direction.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to work a varied schedule with occasional evening meetings.
- Ability to pass a preemployment background check.
Additional Information
Hiring Range: $57 682$69218
Full Range: $57 682$80755
Position Close: 4/16/2025
Tentative First Interviews: Week of 4/21/2025
Tentative Second Interviews/Offer: Week of 4/28/2025
Tentative Start: 5/12/2025 or 5/27/2025Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Personal computer computer software architectural and engineering scales general office equipment and an automobile.
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting standing walking talking handling feeling or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with occasional lifting up to twenty 20 pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision. Must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works in a climatecontrolled office environment. Occasionally the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions which include wet and humid conditions hot and/or cold conditions and airborne particles. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet to moderate.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
