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Land Use Planner I or II Job opening - Elbert County state Colorado ( Job openings )
Elbert County , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2022-01-11T00:00 - 2022-02-10T00:00 | 29 | 2
Land Use Planner
Department: Community Development Services Salary:
$49,000 - $61,000 Annually DOQ
36 hours/week
FLSA:
Non-exempt
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Performs technical review of land use applications; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and may present Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); provides customer service to citizens, landowners and developers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides information regarding planning and zoning questions;
Provides assistance and consultation from pre-application design through implementation facilitating timely completion;
Evaluates and processes land use applications and plans for completeness and conformity to County land use regulations;
Makes field visits and investigations pertaining to planning projects;
Writes and presents staff findings with staff recommendations to the Planning Commission and BOCC at public meetings;
Prepares public hearing notices;
Prepares maps, tables, charts and graphic presentations;
Provides periodic review of County planning, zoning and subdivision regulations and makes appropriate recommendations regarding amendments;
May attend professional group meetings to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field as schedule and funding permits;
Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations;
Directs the public to various County departments for information necessary to process applications;
Assists Director in development of department procedures and organization;
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and 1 - 4 years of experience in land use planning, or Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and two years of experience in land use planning. (
Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and certification will qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be increasingly responsible experience in land-use planning or related field.)
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desired.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics;
Knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of the planning profession and development process including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments;
Ability to read, analyze and interpret county and state land use regulations, studies, reports, land development plans/plats, technical procedures, governmental regulations, architectural, building, construction and site plans;
Ability to research, prepare and analyze technical reports, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
Ability to understand and manage sensitive or controversial political situations;
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement within policy guidelines;
Ability to work individually or in a team environment;
Ability to consider a situation from many competing points of view;
Ability to establish and maintain positive community relations and interact effectively with citizens, staff, BOCC, Planning Commission, various officials and organizations;
Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks while providing superior client service;
Good written and oral communication skills, including writing, editing and preparing land-use documents, staff reports and presenting information at public meetings;
Effective negotiation, problem solving and organizational skills with high attention to detail;
Must have analytical and decision making skills and be able to clearly communicate them;
Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record;
Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
This is a safety sensitive position that is subject to random drug testing.
PHYSICAL EFFORT, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed mostly in an office setting. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Field visits may require working during inclement weather conditions.
Lifting: 1 lb. minimum/50 lbs. maximum
Carrying: 1 lb. minimum/50 lbs. maximum
Push/Pull: 1 lb. minimum/50 lbs. maximum
Standing/Walking: Frequently Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Squat/Crouching: Frequently Driving: Occasionally
Balancing: Frequently Twisting: Frequently
Kneeling: Frequently Crawling: Occasionally
Climbing Stairs: Frequently Climbing Ladders: Rarely
Reaching at Shoulder Level: Frequently
Reaching Below Shoulder Level: Frequently
Reaching Above Shoulder Level: Frequently
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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