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Summary:

The Planner II-III positions perform the most highly skilled professional planning and development work and assists the Community Development Director in the following general capacities:

• Provide information and assistance to citizens, developers, and contractors regarding development codes, entitlement processes, procedures, permit requirements, and information.
• Coordinating and participating in the review of land-use applications.
• Assisting with the research and development of short- and long-term strategies and policies to help ensure that the Town of Lochbuie grows intelligently and sustainably.
• Providing staff support to boards, committees, and commissions as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The list below illustrates the position's responsibilities and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Assists the Community Development Director in revising relevant aspects of the development code.
• May act in a lead capacity within areas of expertise and may direct the work of others assisting with assigned projects.
• Assists the Community Development Director in the ongoing coordination and support of the Development Review Team (DRT), Board of Trustees, and other committees/commissions.
• Serves as project planner for more complex land use applications (annexations, subdivisions, rezoning, etc.).
• Provide information on zoning regulations, utilities, transportation, and other topics to the development community and public via phone, email, and in person.
• Reviews or assists in the review of land use and building permit applications for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations.
• Coordinates community outreach related to development projects through public notices, neighborhood meetings, and other activities.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports to the Board of Trustees and other audiences as needed.
• Attend Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) and Adams County Council of Governments (ADCOG) meetings to facilitate grant applications and other Town interests.
• Conducts or assists with code and/or comprehensive plan amendments and other proposals.
• Collects data and prepares reports and maps as needed.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings, as requested.
• Assists with code enforcement cases when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to perform complex tasks with a high level of independence. 
• Knowledge of the primary and more advanced principles and practices of planning.
• Knowledge of land development and the municipal/county development review process.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the practices and processes related to permitting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly verbally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences, including contractors and other development professionals (engineers, architects), elected/appointed officials, other staff members, and members of the public.
• Knowledge of basic statistical, algebraic, and/or geometric methods and ability to apply them in practical situations.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, including Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Skill in creative problem-solving to gather information and address complex issues.
• Ability to explain rules and procedures clearly to staff, developers, contractors, and the public in both oral and written form.
• Skill in reviewing plans and ensure compliance with Town codes and standards.
• Ability to create graphic designs and development strategies and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics is highly desirable.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.