Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting  Department is seeking to hire a Planner I. This position is an opportunity to join the Development Review Team in the Community Planning & Permitting Department. The ideal candidate will have the ability communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; relates well to individuals at all levels within and outside the organization; is tactful in contentious situations; possesses the interpersonal skills to adapt to diverse personalities and styles, facilitate group discussions, and make formal presentations; shows composure to be cool under pressure; learns quickly, understands complex processes and procedures, and applies creativity to find solutions; works well in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, sets and meets deadlines, and performs well with minimal direct supervision; effectively copes with change; shifts gears comfortably and handles uncertainty; is action-oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks. This is an entry level position. 
 
This is a full-time, benefited position, general work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work in Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
 
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
 
Hiring Salary Range: $60,756.00 - $64,500.00 Annually
 
Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: Week of July 15th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of July 22nd
• Reference Check: Week of July 22nd 

 
New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. 

Examples of Duties

1. Provide information and assistance to developers, land use professions, and the public regarding a range of planning related matters, often serving as their first point of contact
2. Research prior development decisions, County policies, and actions applicable to specific requests on land parcels
3. Conduct pre-application meetings with a wide range of potential applicants – land owners, developers, attorneys, real estate agents – to explain departmental procedures, land use regulations, and County policies, as applicable
4. Review land use applications for compliance with land use regulations, comprehensive plan goals and objectives, and other applicable regulations and policies
5. Coordinate referrals and responses concerning land use dockets from other agencies, departments, and divisions
6. Conduct site visits for assigned land use application reviews
7. Prepare conditional approvals for reviewed land use applications
8. Performs related work, as required
9. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field, such as but not limited to landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, real estate development, or environmental policy or planning, AND One year of professional experience in urban, rural, regional, transportation, parks or community planning, or other related field.

OR 

A Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of nine college credits in planning related coursework AND three years of professional experience in urban, rural, regional, transportation, parks or community planning, or other related field.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here. 

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

COVER LETTER:

• All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's in Planning or related field.
• Experience in reviewing land use applications for compliance with applicable codes and policies.
• Planning experience addressing rural or agricultural concerns and issues.
• AICP = American Institute of Certified Planner