Associate Planner - Comprehensive Planning - Parker, Colorado
Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join Community Development as an Associate Planner-Comprehensive Planning. 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 well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing long range planning projects, special projects, code development and review, and updates to the Town’s Master Plan.
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.
Performs a variety of diverse, long-range planning projects including master and area plans development and updates, transportation planning, trail and open space projects, feasibility studies, redevelopment and enhancement projects, consultant agreements and associated project management, citizen outreach activities, grant development, and land development code amendments.
Reviews and recommends revisions to land-use codes and related ordinances; serves as project manager and/or reviews development review projects for compliance with Town master plans and intergovernmental agreements; negotiates and administers professional service agreements with consultants as directed.
Prepares technical reports, makes presentations, and recommendations to elected officials, task forces, and community groups; presents findings and actions recommended on development.
Coordinates interdepartmental review critiques of pending development proposals that have been assigned.
Administers and coordinates complex work plans or programs.
Performs on-site inspections of development and landscape projects to ensure compliance with site plans and conditions of approval and assists in the review of building permits and requests for certification of occupancy to ensure compliance with land development code requirements.
Provides planning related information to property owners, architects, developers, real estate brokers, appraisers, and the public; responds to citizen complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Conducts land use, demographics, economics, and other research and analysis activities on a broad range of community and planning subjects.
Coordinates interdepartmental and outside agency efforts related to assigned projects; acts as a liaison to local/regional planning organizations; coordinates with other departments and outside jurisdictions to implement the visions, goals, and strategies of approved planning documents.
Attends professional development classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops as necessary to maintain certifications and competencies.
Coordinates Town historic preservation efforts as they relate to the Land Development Ordinance.
Seeks grant funding as directed.
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 bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field, supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in local or regional planning with direct experience in long-range planning and current development review.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's 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 urban design and planning principles, practices, and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of the legal aspects of planning.
Knowledge of municipal planning principles, practices, and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers, various software programs, and other types of modern office equipment.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
Skills in public speaking, presentation, and meeting facilitation.
Skill in customer service and establishing effective working relationships.
Skill in project management and coordinating multiple projects.
Skill in grant writing.
Skill in researching, compiling, interpreting, and analyzing statistical data and materials.
Ability to develop consensus regarding complex and controversial planning initiatives.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and specific direction.
Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Additional Information
Full Salary Range: $73,733.00-$106,913.00
Position Closes: 4/23/2024
Interviews: Week of 4/29/24
Tentative On-Boarding Date: 5/13/2024
Work hours typically Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening meetings will be required.
Working 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
Requires frequent use of general office equipment, computer, computer software, and an automobile.
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasionally reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with lifting, up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity while completing inspections outdoors. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet to moderate.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.