Planner III

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: This is a mid-level Planner position that will perform project management, technical, administrative and professional work in the Planning and Zoning Division, such as: Managing the development and revision of regulation amendments, comprehensive plans and educational guides, materials and 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. Representing the County at external meetings. Providing customer service to public and private sector officials, applicants, consulting professionals, and County residents

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in planning, zoning, or a similar field
Bachelor's degree in Land Use, Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Micro and/or Macro Economics.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage planning projects with supervision, including regulation revisions and updates to land use plans.
Prepare staff reports and present staff recommendations to appropriate boards and commissions based on background research compiled/analyzed.
Evaluate land use and development proposals.
Analyze economic trends and implement revitalization strategies.
Provide economic analysis and associated technical support to County Revitalization Authorities, including the identification of blighted areas, the creation of urban renewal plans, and the administration of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) or other financial incentives.
Collaborate with the business community and economic development partners.
Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and County personnel.
Provide information concerning land use proposals, historical preservation, demographics, zoning and subdivisions based on considerable knowledge and interpretation of County plans and State regulations.
Provide technical planning and zoning expertise and assistance to County residents, businesses, Divisions and other jurisdictions .
Establish relationships.
Confer with various parties in public and private meetings on various land use, demographic and development matters pertaining to proposals.
Attend, coordinate and/or conduct public meetings pertaining to planning cases or issues.
Negotiate and mediate between differing objectives and opinions of affected parties.
Decide when to consult experts in areas such as land use, historic preservation and demographics.
Work with supervisor to establish priorities.
Define necessary resources.
Design work processes.
Serve as liaison to affected residents, businesses and/or government agencies.
Determine which projects need immediate attention and which can wait.
Decide what information to share that will help answer inquiries and address concerns.
Set priorities and identify quality sources of research.
Utilize various mapping, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.
Develop case files.
Decide which data base programs would yield the best results during research.
Efficiently organize case materials.
Perform other related work as .
Prioritize management requests and balance with current workload.

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, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more.

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