Denver Parks and Recreation’s Planning, Design and Construction Division is excited to announce we are accepting applications for Principal Planner.

This position will lead complicated park and system-wide planning efforts, help shape the agency's annual and five-year capital plan, participate on inter-agency teams to advance parks and open space, refine the Division’s public engagement strategy and tools, and steward our tremendous system through policy and process improvements. Examples of forthcoming projects that are representative of the duties of a planner at this level include the Recreation Center Analysis and Strategic Plan, the Park Hill Golf Course visioning process, development of the annual DPR Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations, and review of large development proposals and associated plans.

Our ideal candidate will be a well-rounded and experienced planning professional who can implement a strong visionary approach to Denver’s Parks Planning initiatives. Our ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem solver, a proactive and strategic decision-maker, and an adept team-builder. A decisive yet collaborative and inclusive management style along with the ability to tactfully handle complex or sensitive situations will be critical to success. The ideal candidate will also foster productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Moreover, we are looking for a Planning professional who is enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact in the City and County of Denver and securing its development as a world-class city.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will have a combination of the following:

• Master's Degree in Regional Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or directly related field is preferred, not required

• Experience coordinating and implementing all stages of public participation and collaboration in planning and design; experience conducting research and analysis to determine community needs; experience working with diverse communities developing trusting, collaborative relationships with key community stakeholders

• AICP Certification or ASLA licensure is preferred, not required

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite is preferred, not required

• Bilingual skills (Spanish is preferred), not required

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in City or Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Engineering, or a related degree

• Experience Requirement: Six (6) years of professional planning experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Please see job posting for more information and to apply. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/7/2025 at 11:59 PM MST.