Planner I / II - Pueblo County, Colorado

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Position Summary

Planner I - $4,370.00 - $6,552.00 Monthly:  Is the entry-level classification in the professional planning series.  The Planner I performs a variety of routine and well defined professional planning duties. 

Planner II - $4,805.00 - $7,207.00 Monthly:  Is the journey level classification in the professional planning series.  The Planner II performs a variety of complex specialized professional planning duties. 

****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

This posting will close at midnight on November 14th OR once we receive a sufficient amount of qualified candidates, whichever occurs first.

What You Will Do

Planner I: $4,370.00 - $6,552.00 Monthly 

  • Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing information concerning land use regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Accepts, reviews and evaluates various land use applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including but not limited to power point presentations, analysis and recommendations.

  • Assists in the analysis and drafting or refinement of land use regulations and procedures.

  • Assists in the development and execution of methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adopted regulations, procedures, plans, programs and strategies.

  • Assists with meetings involving the general public, special interest groups, County staff, County boards and commissions and any others as assigned.

  • Responds to requests for information from citizens, developers and others for a wide variety of inquiries including, but not limited to, County plans, policies, procedures, regulations and pending development and building permit applications.

  • Researches various planning projects that involve field studies, surveys and data analysis.

  • Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned including creation of maps, research of properties and associated land uses and typing of findings or correspondence as requested by other planning staff.

  • Performs Planner-On Call duties to assist the public and customers of the Department with completion, review and acceptance of zone district standard forms and application, subdivision laws, regulations and procedures; Issuance of zoning authorization for building permits to include plot plan for compliance.

  • Performs other duties as appropriate for performance of the job.


Planner II:  $4,805.00 - $7,207.00 Monthly  

  • Reviews non-administrative and administrative land use cases. 

  • Updates GIS zoning maps. 

  • Updates Planning database.  

  • Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing information concerning land use and subdivision regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Accepts, reviews and evaluates various land use and subdivision applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including but not limited to power point presentations, analysis and recommendations.

  • Assists in the analysis and drafts or refinement of land use and subdivision regulations and procedures.

  • Assists in the development and execution of methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adopted regulations, procedures, plans, programs and strategies.

  • Conducts complex planning studies/subdivision research on a wide range of subjects including, but not limited to land use, subdivision, zoning, population and economic trends, natural resource protection, housing needs and affordability and growth management.

  • Conducts meetings involving the general public, special interest groups, County staff, County boards and commissions and any others as assigned.

  • Responds to requests for information from citizens, developers and others for a wide variety of inquiries including, but not limited to, County plans, policies, procedures, regulations and pending development and building permit applications.

  • Researches various planning projects that involve field studies, surveys and data analysis.

  • Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned including creation of maps, research of properties and associated land uses and typing of findings or correspondence as requested by other planning staff.

  • Performs Planner-On Call duties to assist the public and customers of the Department with completion, review and acceptance of zone district standard forms and application, subdivision laws, regulations and procedures; Issuance of zoning authorization for building permits to include plot plan for compliance.

  • Assists in the drafting of proposed amendments to the Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Performs other duties as appropriate for performance of the job.



What You Have

 Planner I:

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field required. 

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of one year of professional experience in Urban or Regional Planning preferred.

Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledges, skills and abilities may be substituted. 

LICENSE:

  • Valid driver’s license at time of hire required. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must successfully pass background check required. 

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 Planner II:

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field required. 

OR

  • Master’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning can substitute for two years of professional experience. 


EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in Urban or Regional Planning required.

Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledges, skills and abilities may be substituted. 

CERTIFICATE:

  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred. 

LICENSE:

  • Valid driver’s license at time of hire required. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must successfully pass background check required. 

What Pueblo County Offers


• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit

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