Planner III

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

This is a mid-level Planner position that will perform project management technicaladministrativeand professional work in the Planning and Zoning Division such as:

• Managing the development and revision of regulation amendments comprehensive plansand educational guidesmaterialsand checklists.
• Providing guidance on economic development initiatives.
• 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.
• Representingthe County at external meetings.
• Providing customer service to public and private sector officials applicants consultingprofessionals and County residents

SCHEDULE:

This positionoperateson our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid within- office work as needed.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$75800-$87000 USD Annually

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand 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 includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Planner will be able to:

• Manage planning projects with supervision including regulation revisions and updates toland use plans. This includes project management of regulation and plan updateprocesses research of other regulations and policies facilitation of meetings withcommunity groups and presentation of recommendations and revised documents atpublic meetings and hearings.
• Prepare staff reports and present staff recommendations to appropriate boards andcommissions based on background research compiled/analyzed. Decide what information to present to referral agenciesboardsand commissions.
• Evaluate land use and development proposals. Understand the characteristics of thedevelopment proposal and decide what regulations/policies areappropriate toapply to acase/property.
• Analyze economic trends and implement revitalization strategies. Evaluate fiscal impactanalyses and market studies to give recommendations on the economic viability of development proposals. Provide economic analysis and associated technical support toCounty Revitalization Authorities including the identification of blighted areas thecreation of urban renewal plans and the administration of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)or other financial incentives. Collaborate with the business community and economicdevelopment partners.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public other agencies and County personnel.Provide information concerning land use proposals historical preservationdemographicszoningand subdivisions based on considerable knowledge and interpretation of County plans and State regulations. Provide technical planning and zoningexpertiseandassistanceto County residents businessesDivisionsand otherjurisdictions.
• Establishrelationships. Confer with various parties in public and private meetings onvarious land use demographic and development matterspertaining toproposals.Attend coordinate and/or conduct public meetingspertaining toplanning cases orissues. Negotiate and mediate between differingobjectivesand opinions of affectedparties. Decide when to consult experts in areas such as land use historic preservationand demographics.
• Work with supervisor toestablishpriorities. Define necessary resources. Design workprocesses. Serve as liaison to affected residentsbusinessesand/or governmentagencies.Determinewhich projects need immediate attention and which can wait.Decide what information to share that will help answer inquiries and address concerns.Set priorities andidentifyquality sources of research.
• Utilizevarious mapping word processingspreadsheetand/or database programs toenter store and/or retrieve information. Develop case files. Decide which data baseprograms would yield the best results during research. Efficiently organize casematerials.
• Perform other related work as. Prioritize management requests and balancewith current workload.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:Three or more years of experience in planning zoning or a similar field

Education:Bachelors degree in Land Use Planning Urban & Regional Planning GeographyEnvironmental ScienceMicroand/or Macro Economics.

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification

• Long Range Planning experience

• Project Management experience

• Economic development experience

• Urban Renewal Authority experience

• Development review/Permitting experience

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong writing skills

Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arefor every position.

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit 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.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. Forassistancewith applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact. This contactis for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to applyimmediately. All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into yourcandidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or