Planner II

Planner II represents the journey-level position within the professional planning series. The Planner II executes a variety of complex and specialized professional planning responsibilities.

• THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS

• Reviews both non-administrative and administrative land use cases.

Accepts, reviews, and evaluates various land use and subdivision applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, analysis, and recommendations. Conducts complex planning studies/subdivision research on a wide range of subjects, including, but not limited to, land use, subdivision, zoning, population and economic trends, natural resource protection, housing needs and affordability, and growth management. Provides assistance to the public by answering questions and offering information about land use and subdivision regulations, policies, and procedures. Responds to requests for information from citizens, developers, and others regarding a wide range of inquiries, including, but not limited to, County plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and pending development and building permit applications. Conducts meetings with the general public, special interest groups, County staff, County boards and commissions, and others as assigned. Performs Planner-On-Call duties to assist the public and Department customers with the completion, review, and approval of zone district standard forms and applications, as well as subdivision laws, regulations, and procedures. Issues zoning permits for building projects, including plot plans, to ensure compliance. Updates Geographic Information System (GIS) zoning maps. Updates OpenGov. Helps analyze and draft or refine land use and subdivision regulations and procedures. Helps draft proposed amendments to the Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plan. Researches various planning projects involving field studies, surveys, and data analysis. Assists in the development and execution of methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adopted regulations, procedures, plans, programs, and strategies. Travels independently to perform field inspections, attend training, and attend meetings as directed. Performs various miscellaneous duties as assigned, including the creation of maps, research on properties and associated land uses, and the typing of findings or correspondence as requested by other planning staff. Performs additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Social Science, Geography, or related disciplines preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years or more i n land-use development, urban planning, regional planning, or related fields required Minimum of three (3) years or more i n local government that involved heavy public contact preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Driver's License u pon the date of hire AND the ability to obtain a v alid Colorado Driver's License, 60days of hire date required American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), certification issued by American Planning Association preferred

NOTE:

For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)