Planner I at Town of Windsor (CO) – Windsor, Colorado

Note: We are hiring for one of the three positions posted within our Planning Department.

Hiring Range: $64,178 - $70,596 annually

Work Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday; and, after-hours meetings & problem resolution.

NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Planning Division, individuals in the Planner I position perform a wide variety of municipal planning functions, including land use planning associated with the development review and long-range planning.

Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Chief Planner to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.

• Assist business owners, the public, consultants, and developers requiring information and technical assistance on planning and zoning matters.
• Represent the planning department and town at regional or local meetings, events, and conferences.
• Process land use and development applications from initial submittal through the development review process.
• Coordinate development review of applications with town staff, reviewing agencies, and applicants.
• Effectively communicate with developers, consultants, and the public in explaining planning procedures and standards.
• Assist in the design review of new commercial projects, and commercial remodels, and sign permit applications.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations, including the town’s comprehensive plan, area plans, municipal development codes, and guidelines.
• Research background, and applicable regulations, and prepare analysis and findings of application review.
• Prepare staff recommendations through reports, supplemental material, and presentations to advisory boards, including, but not limited to Town Board, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment/Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Coordinate with town staff and Town Attorney’s office in the preparation of development agreements.
• Oversee the completion of development plans prior to the construction phase and building permit phase.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure development is compliant with approved plans and town standards.
• Prepare zoning code enforcement documents, and coordinate and work with the town’s code enforcement officers and property owners to ensure zoning code compliance.
• Research and generate records and reports on local demographics and development activity for administration and outside agencies.
• Prepare and maintain maps; provides technical assistance to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) staff.
• Create and post agendas, legal notices, meeting materials, and department documents on the town’s webpage.
• Attend evening meetings, as needed, with the understanding that some schedule flexibility is required to accommodate these occurrences.

OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

• Perform research as directed, such as researching methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development.
• Perform related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Assist other town departments/divisions, as necessary.
• Process requests, records, maintenance, and assign property addresses.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and/or regional planning or related field required.
• Previous experience in land use planning or similar discipline required, minimum one (1) year experience with development review preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards.
• AICP certification or eligibility for certification desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to clearly present findings and recommendations through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, town staff, outside agencies, customers, and appointed and elected officials.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices; familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local land use regulations; ability to conduct research for planning assignments.
• Knowledge and experience with the development review process, how to apply zoning and development codes, and long-range planning principles; regulations associated with zoning processes and land use decisions.
• Familiarity with principles of land development, architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate.
• Computer skills, including but limited to, general use of Microsoft Office programs, preparing reports, spreadsheets, project management/tracking software, and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of urban design and architectural design principles.
• Excellent customer service skills – written, verbal, and analytical.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interruptions and fixed deadlines.
• Ability to create maps and work with data in GIS.

MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones.
2. Materials: Position requires use of a variety of materials: N/A

Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles, or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.