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Development Services - Planner I/II

Castle Rock, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$29.08/hr - $39.25/hr

1+ years exp

The Town of Castle Rock is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for its community. They are seeking a Planner I/II to review project applications, provide technical assistance, and conduct research related to urban planning and development. This role involves public engagement, data analysis, and the preparation of technical reports to support planning initiatives.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews and coordinates Town response to simple project applications related to current planning. Ensures compliance with State Statutes and Municipal Code, regulations and ordinances. Presents applications to internal review teams. Makes recommendations, conducts meetings with applicants, writes application response comments

Provides technical assistance and coordinates special long range planning projects. Performs data collection and research; prepares graphics; writes, edits and formats text

Performs research and analysis regarding development related code amendments. Drafts text for consideration and further analysis

Writes a variety of technical reports, agenda memoranda, public notices and newsletter articles for the purpose of providing information on various planning proposals to different audiences

With senior staff members, hosts public meetings in an effort to gain stakeholder input. Prepares meeting materials and handouts. Presents and gathers feedback relative to specific information. Summarizes information gained at the meeting. Prepares follow-up items including presentation of staff report to Planning Commission and Council

Creates and develops maps, charts, spreadsheets, photo-simulations, diagrams, PowerPoint presentations and other exhibit items for public hearings and community meetings

Presents before the Town Council and various commissions, boards and interest groups

Provides customer service via phone or in person to applicants and citizens related to simple zoning, planning and development projects

Collects, summarizes and analyzes a variety of development related data

Obtains, analyzes, and incorporates departmental comments on proposed regulations, plans, and policies

Researches and writes grant applications for the Town

Reads, analyzes, and summarizes legal documents such as annexation, development, and subdivision improvement agreements; and a wide variety Town ordinances, plans and policies related to planning and zoning for reference in conducting plan reviews

Reads and analyzes a variety of graphic information, i.e. topographic and other environmental maps, aerial maps, site plans, plats, land use and zoning maps, building elevations, and architectural drawings for reference in conducting plan reviews

Prepares and writes referral comments to other jurisdictions on proposed plan or regulation amendments

Performs minor clerical functions

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Urban PlanningZoning RegulationsGISAdobe Creative SuiteData AnalysisPublic PresentationsCustomer ServiceTeamworkCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Urban Design or a closely related field

Valid Colorado Driver's License

One to three (1-3) years of experience in a public planning agency; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of urban planning, zoning, historic preservation, landscape architecture and land use concepts and terminology

Knowledge of planning, engineering and legal technical terminology

Skill in interpreting zoning, topographic, subdivision maps and plats, legal descriptions and demographic and statistical data

Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as zoning and subdivision codes and maps, master plans, topographic maps, technical manuals, law books, historic files, state statutes and Town ordinances

Ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations

Ability to read, understand and interpret regulations and codes

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Project, Outlook, and GIS

Ability to manage multiple tasks and large workloads with sensitive time constraints

Ability to work with attention to detail

Ability to work for extended periods of time at a computer

Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional work relationships

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Town staff, developers, outside agencies and citizens

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

Ability to explain findings of planning concepts in a manner that improves understanding and diffuses the situation when dealing with a wide variety of customers

Ability to maintain professional demeanor when dealing with the public and internal customers

Skill in making effective public presentations and participating in community meetings

Preferred

Master's Degree in Planning

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, and/or AutoCad

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Insurance: The Town of Castle Rock offers two different health plans administered through Cigna. A traditional PPO and HDHP (with HSA) are offered.

Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is provided through the Delta Dental Plan.

Vision Insurance: Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision care.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Provides an opportunity for employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The maximum annual FSA contribution for medical reimbursement accounts in 2023 is $3,050. The maximum annual amount for dependent care accounts is $5,000.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for participants enrolled in the medical High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The maximum annual HSA contribution in 2023 is $3,850 for individual coverage and $7,750 for family coverage, plus a catch-up amount for people 55 years of age and older of $1,000. Deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The Town contributes $500 annually towards the HSA for employee only coverage and $1,000 annually towards an employee and their dependent(s) coverage.

401(a) Defined Contribution: In addition to Social Security, the Town participates in a 401(a) plan through Mission Square. The required pre-tax employee contribution is 4% of salary, with the Town contributing 7%. Employees are fully vested after 1 year of employment. This benefit begins immediately. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)

457 Deferred Compensation: The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is voluntary and available through Mission Square. 457 Deferred Compensation plans allow for a maximum contribution of $22,500, plus catch-up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $7,500. These contributions are made on a pre-tax basis. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)

ROTH IRA that allows a maximum contribution of $6,500 annually, plus a catch-up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $1,000. All Roth IRA contributions are voluntary and are deducted on an after-tax basis.

Short Term Disability: This program will provide for wage continuation for eligible employees at 60% of regular pay from day 15 of disability for up to 12 weeks or until Long-Term Disability payments begin. This is a taxable benefit.

Long Term Disability: The Town provides Long Term Disability equal to 60% of regular wages (to a maximum of $7,000 per month) after an elimination period of 90 days of total disability has been reached and the claim is approved. This is a taxable benefit.

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Town provides group term life insurance at 1 times the annual salary for all eligible employees, and dependent life insurance at $5,000 for spouse and $2,500 for eligible children.

Supplemental Life Insurance: Supplemental group term life insurance is available for employees to purchase for themselves and their eligible dependents.

Holidays: The Town observes 11.5 designated holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve closing at 12:00pm (if the holiday falls on Monday through Friday), Christmas Day.

Personal Leave: Full-time employees receive 24 hours of Personal Leave per year (Fire department line employees receive 34 hours). This benefit begins immediately and may be prorated for new employees based on date of hire.

Vacation: Full-time employee vacation accrual rates start at 80 hours per year and increase to 96 hour per year after completing two years of employment with the Town. (Fire Line Employee accrual rates start at 112 hours per year and increase to 135 hours per year after completing 2 years with the Town.)

Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue 96 hours per year (Fire Line employees accrue 135 sick hours per year). After 480 hours are accrued (675 hours Fire Line employees and 360 hours for 30+ employees), sick leave is converted into vacation at the rate of two to one.

PSLF: Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Wellness Program

Recognition Program