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Planner I or II Job opening - Delta County state Colorado ( Job openings )
Delta County , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2024-03-21T00:00 - 2024-04-20T00:00 | 6 | 2
The position is anticipated to close on April 4, 2024, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Planner performs a variety of routine to complex land use planning work within a team of other professional planners. This position is responsible for interpreting and applying state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Level I
Assist in various aspects of the county’s current planning program, including processing land use applications, creating maps, and informing the public of planning regulations.
Provide customer service related to zoning and development review processing.
Act as a case coordinator on routine land use cases, including consultation with applicants and coordination with other departments.
Review and analyze applications with respect to the city's regulations and good planning practices.
Write staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances for land use cases.
Advise citizens, applicants, and other staff on zoning and planning regulations.
Prepare and update graphics and maps.
Review permits and other applications for compliance with zoning requirements.
Conduct background research and analysis for various projects.
Attend meetings and make presentations to boards or commissions.
Level II
Complete all duties of level I planner at an intermediate level with minimal supervision.
Perform a full range of complex professional land use planning assignments in all program areas and act as project planner with full responsibility for the review and processing of varied and complex planning projects.
Interpret and apply applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Initiate actions to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
Assist with updates and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
Conduct reviews of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans, variance requests, and rezoning applications.
Conduct extensive research in specific or general project areas.
Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
Identify community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.
Develop long-range plans for communities with common developmental issues.
Develop strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals.
Evaluate the adequacy of community facilities in meeting current and projected needs.
Recommend priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement public improvements plans.
Write or assist in writing various ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.
Attend a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Level I
Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field
OR completion of equivalent of two (2) full time years of college level course work in planning or related field; AND 2 years progressive experience in land use planning or related field
Level II
A master's degree with two years of experience in the planning profession, OR a bachelor's degree with four years of professional planning experience.
Experience:
Level I
One year of experience in planning administration, public administration, or a related field, preferably in local government
Level II
Two to four years’ Planner I level experience in land, community, public, or economic development, land use, zoning, or planning along with the demonstrated competency to perform at the Associate Planner level.
Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices.
In-depth knowledge of one or more planning specializations, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation, or economic development.
Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research, and data collection.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of urban planning, especially related to site planning and architectural design
Understanding of general building and engineering practices as they relate to planning review
Ability to provide strong customer service, write clearly, and make formal presentations
Ability to learn laws, codes, and ordinances related to planning and zoning
Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred
Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within 1 year of hire
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred
Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement.
Hiring Salary Range:
Planner I $28.05 to $30.86 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Planner II $32.26 to $35.49 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
General Benefits:
Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.
To Apply:
External candidates,
please apply using the
Employment Application
and
email to Human Resources
, along with any additional supporting documents.
Current Delta County employees
, please apply using the
Internal Transfer and Promotion Application
and
email to Human Resources
, along with any additional supporting documents.
Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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