Town Planner

Town of Fraser, CO•Fraser, CO

About The Position

The Town of Fraser, Colorado, population 1,400, is accepting applications from qualified candidates who would enjoy the opportunity to serve as the Town Planner. Located high in the Rocky Mountains between Winter Park Ski Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park, Fraser (elev. 8550’) illuminates beautiful landscapes and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities that attract visitors from around the world. Fraser is a unique mountain town built on a foundation of rich history and community values that make it such an attractive place to live. As an employee of the Town of Fraser, you will have premier access to a wide assortment of benefits and local knowledge to truly enjoy the amenities offered in the area. Fraser team members approach their work with a sense of pride, camaraderie, teamwork, and humor that make it an excellent place to pursue your next career. This position, under the direction of the Town Manager, is responsible for planning functions and projects requiring a combination of skills in research, analysis, development review, public presentation, and interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to planning and implementation of the Town of Fraser Municipal Code. Work is performed with general instructions from the Town Manager with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the geography of the town.
Must have excellent management, time management, planning, organizational, administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment/discretion and make decisions quickly.
Ability to be to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret various zoning ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Basic knowledge of government processes and responsibilities, as well as a general familiarity with community development issues and processes in a resort setting.
Ability to work with land developers, property owners, and the general public with tact and diplomacy, often in stressful situations.
Must possess excellent research and report presentation skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town employees, Town elected officials, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to drive and operate the department's assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy or related field of study
General knowledge of municipal planning processes with 2-4 years of planning experience in a municipal setting
Valid State Driver’s License
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certification

Responsibilities

Provides professional planning support services to the Town; assists in subdivision reviews, rezoning applications, landscape plan review, architectural design review, and development improvement agreements.
Serves as the initial point of contact for Planning Department requests; provides assistance with requests for information regarding sign permits, banner permits, and special use permits.
Performs GIS operations utilizing ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and other applicable software applications.
Assists in zoning code enforcement.
Prepares and distributes meeting packets for the Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment meetings; prepare various Town Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment staff reports and workshops.
Prepares legal postings, notifications, and site visits.
Assists the Building Department in accepting, issuing, and monitoring building permits as needed.
Interacts with the general public, including contractors, property owners, and concerned citizens with tact and diplomacy.
Provides an ethical commitment to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors in Fraser.
Remains educated on new techniques in both planning and the building industry; continuing education is expected to be pursued at the Town’ expense, emphasis should be placed on professional advancement within the planning field, including, but not limited to: American Planning Association membership, attendance at statewide, regional, and national planning conferences, and preparation for American Institute of Certified Planners testing and certification.
Researches, develops knowledge of, applies for and administers grants as related to land use planning and strategic planning projects.
Provides professional records management within the Town’s records database.
Performs related work as required.
Assists in the creation of necessary programs, processes, policies and procedures for assigned responsibilities.
Performs duties requiring discretion and independence of action; manages confidential matters; manages a variety of administrative details which involve contact with various officials in the public service and private industry.
Composes and processes a variety of correspondence, reports, forms and other materials; examines for accuracy and completeness; resolves discrepancies, consulting with employees as appropriate.
Keeps informed of pertinent new rules, regulations and legislation.