The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and conducts the review of development proposals, annexation and zoning requests with emphasis on urban design issues, compliance with Municipal Code, architecture and landscape architecture.
• Processes development review application process (i.e., intake of submittals, review of completeness, develops public notices and referral slips). Coordinates development proposals with developers and consultants. Tracks project chronology in tracking software.
• Coordinates and conducts pre-application and submittal meetings for proposed development projects.
• Compiles all written comments and distributes to applicant within set timeframes. Answers questions for applicants and expedites subsequent submittals. Negotiates with applicants and mediates conflicts.
• Hosts public meetings to gain stakeholder input. Prepares meeting materials and handouts. Presents and gathers feedback relative to the project. Summarizes information gained at the meeting. Prepares follow-up items including presentation of staff report to Planning Commission and Council.
• Writes a variety of technical reports, workshop and agenda memoranda, public notices, and newsletter articles for the purpose of providing information on various planning proposals to different audiences.
• Prepares and makes presentations before the Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Economic Development Council, Chamber of Commerce and other groups.
• Collects, summarizes, and analyzes a wide variety of development related data.
• Researches and writes grant and award applications for the Town. Manages fund allocation and reporting process.
• Reads, analyzes, and summarizes legal documents such as annexation, development, and subdivision improvement agreements; and a wide variety of Town ordinances, plans and policies related to planning (i.e., utilities, parks and recreation, public safety and impact fees) 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 research and analysis regarding development related code amendments. Writes code amendments and assists with updates to codes and regulations.
• Prepares agenda memoranda, ordinances and resolutions for Planning Commission and Town Council.  Presents to Planning Commission, Town Council, Historic Preservation Board and other public hearings and community meetings as directed.
• Serves as liaison to outside agencies (i.e., Census Bureau, Colorado Historical Society, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the National Parks Service).
• Conducts extensive research, develops and implements special planning projects (i.e. oil and gas development, public noticing, outdoor storage and display of merchandise); prepares related maps and graphics.
• Compiles, updates and maintains statistical, demographic and land-use information related to growth.
• Reviews landscape plans and inspects landscaping in the field to determine compliance with approved plans.
• Responds to walk-in or telephone requests for planning and zoning information.
• Performs on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans.
• Performs minor clerical functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Urban Design or a closely related field. a Master's degree in Planning is preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years' experience in a public planning agency; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• Valid Colorado Driver's License 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of urban and regional planning and zoning in a government setting.
• Knowledge of historic preservation and landscape architecture.
• Knowledge of planning, zoning, engineering and legal technical terminology.
• Knowledge of available federal and state grant funding opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to explain findings of plan reviews in a manner that improves understanding and diffuses the situation when dealing with angry customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and large workloads with sensitive time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Skill in using AutoCAD and ArcView.
• Skill in preparing, writing and applying for grant funding opportunities
• Skill in interpreting zoning, topographic, subdivision maps and plats, legal descriptions and demographic and statistical data.
• Skill in conducting technical presentations.
• Skill in calculating fees, development densities, allowable areas, heights, and quantities.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to 25 pounds
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Candidate must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.