We’re currently recruiting for an Associate Planner

Minimum Qualifications

Education- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, land use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or related design profession. 

Experience -  Two years of related experience in municipal or private sector planning.

    OR

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

Salary Range: $34.51-$46.69/hour

General Duties:

Daily Operation: Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs, services, or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, community groups, and property owners.  Reviews sign permits, minor building permits, telecommunication facility permits/plans, fence permits, and business licenses for zoning code compliance. Completes zoning verification letters. Records plans with the Recorder's Office. Completes site inspections for the Planning Division to ensure compliance with site development plans.  

Development Review: Manage applications for development review through the City and County of Broomfield's development review process including, but not limited to, variances, address plats, site development plans, uses by special review, and urban renewal site plans.  May assist Senior Planners and Principal Planners with review of concept reviews, re-zoning, planned unit development plans, final plats, and agreements. Review and work with the applicant to achieve conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, Municipal Code, sound planning principles, and formal and informal City and County policies.  Solicit input from appropriate staff; schedule hearings and actions; monitor through the approval process; enforce compliance with regulations. Work with the applicant prior to, through, and following final action by the City Council. Work with the public to provide clear accurate information and facilitate their participation in the process.  Coordinate with the Planning Manager, Planning Director and other Management staff to assure the implementation of City and County of Broomfield policies. Prepare and present correspondence and reports to facilitate necessary reviews and considerations.

Planning Information Services:  Collects data and works with other departments and agencies to prepare monthly or periodic planning and development activity reports.  Researches and collects data and prepares written reports and recommendations for City Council, Neighborhood Board of Adjustment, Land Use Review  Commission, and Historic Landmark Board meetings as required; attends meetings; makes presentations.  Answers inquiries relative to planning programs and current activities; explains and interprets ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning in the City. Provide information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs, services, or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups, and interested persons.  

Professional Development:  Represents the City at a variety of public and professional meetings and hearings.  Maintains active membership in professional planning organizations. Keeps abreast of developments and changes within the planning field.  Advises Planning Manager of possible application to existing planning policies and practices.

Administrative Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals.  Assures that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Broomfield policies and procedures and the Broomfield Municipal Code.  The incumbent may confer with employees, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Contributes to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs.  Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns. Compiles, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies and procedures.  May conduct studies, analyses, and research on a wide variety of topics. Assists in researching and analyzing legal requirements impacting departmental programs and services.  The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports. Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations. Identifies and recommends changes or improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective.

Public Relations/Communication:

The incumbent meets and confers with customers to explain departmental plans, programs, functions, policies, and procedures.  Assists departmental staff in preparing and coordinating reports as required. Answers letters of inquiry/complaints and talk with customers.  Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary for the maintenance of effective services. Responds to requests for information and advises City and County departments on assigned programs.  Maintains liaison with other departments. Provides verbal and written information to departments. Maintains the accuracy of any program materials posted on the Intranet/Internet.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment.  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following applicable pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes:  oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, driving record check, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.

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