NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Senior Land Use Planner
Kiowa, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expElbert County is a rural county poised for growth with a variety of commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and residential projects on the horizon. The Senior Land Use Planner will assist in managing all activities of the Community Development Services Department, including the development, review, and implementation of land use activities, while ensuring integration of water planning into comprehensive planning.
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Responsibilities
Provides information regarding planning, zoning, and subdivision questions
Provides knowledge and guidance, facilitating the completion of applications in a timely manner
Provides assistance and consultation from pre-application meetings through construction, facilitating timely completion
Integrates Water into Comprehensive Planning, ensuring land use decisions and future development are water-conscious
Determines water impacts of land use to gauge how different land uses and development types impact water demand and water quality, helping to identify possible problems and create solutions
Works with DOLA and CWCB to obtain resources that will aid in implementing land and water planning strategies
Accepts, reviews, and evaluates various land use applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including analysis and recommendations
Evaluates and processes land use applications and plans for completeness and conformity to County land use regulations
Makes field visits and investigations pertaining to planning projects as needed
Prepares maps, tables, charts, and graphic presentations as needed
Presents appropriate staff findings, with recommendations of staff and the Planning Commission to the BOCC meetings
Provides a periodic review of County planning, zoning, and subdivision regulations and makes appropriate recommendations regarding amendments
Assists in the development and updating of the County Master Plan and Area Plans, including implementation strategies and action steps to achieve plan goals
Negotiates with developers and customers to protect environmental concerns, including natural resources, wetland, and wildlife habitats; reviews development proposals as needed to ensure compliance with County Environmental Regulations
Attends meetings and provides staff support to County-appointed boards, commissions, and authorities as necessary and at the Planning Manager’s direction
May attend professional group meetings to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field as schedule and funding permits
May serve as the backup to the Planning Manager when the Manager is unavailable
Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and county rules and regulations
Assists the Director of Planning in the development of department procedures and organization
Assists with the professional development of less experienced planning technicians, planners, and/or interns
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and three years of experience in land use planning, or Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and two years of experience in land use planning
Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and certification will qualify
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be six years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning or related field
Valid Colorado Driver's License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Understanding of the land use section of the Colorado Water Plan
Knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
Understanding of local government
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on a wide variety of planning topics
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and techniques of the planning profession and development process, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret county and state land use regulations, studies, reports, land development plans/plats, technical procedures, governmental regulations, architectural, building, construction, and site plans
Ability to research, prepare, and analyze technical reports, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to understand and manage sensitive or controversial political situations
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement within policy guidelines
Ability to work individually or in a team environment
Ability to consider a situation from many competing points of view
Ability to establish and maintain positive community relations and interact effectively with citizens, staff, BOCC, Planning Commission, various officials, and organizations
Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks while providing superior client service
Good written and oral communication skills, including writing, editing, and preparing land-use documents, staff reports, and presenting information at public meetings
Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with close attention to detail
Must have analytical and decision-making skills and be able to clearly communicate them
Preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desired
Familiarity with utilities and water planning
Experience with water planning practices and principles
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401(a) with match
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation Days
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