Planner I

Archuleta County • Pagosa Springs, CO

6d

About The Position

Assists the public with the planning review processes, land use and other inquiries; analyzes development submittals; helps write staff reviews; assists the Director with review of land use applications and special projects; performs a variety of administrative functions including the processing of applications and recorded documents, assigning addressees and general filing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning or a related field required.
• Entry level to two years of experience in local government or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with land use inquiries, including researching and compiling information to answer customer questions.
• Assists the public with planning submittments, including all processes outlined in the Land Use Regulations.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions including but not limited to processing applications and recorded documents; preparing Planning Commission agendas and minutes; organizing information to ensure that the appropriate information is distributed in agenda packets; and updating applications and organizing a wide variety of departmental information.
• Analyzes development submittals to ensure completeness and compliance with County regulations.
• Write staff reports (e.g. subdivision applications, lot consolidations, rezoning and Conditional Use Permit requests, variance requests, etc.).
• Utilizes daily, word processing, spreadsheet, and mapping programs such as Microsoft Office and ArcGIS software.
• Assigns and changes addresses as needed and assists the public in determining their physical address.
• Assists in the writing of proposed resolutions for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Assists the Director with review of land use applications and special projects.
• Provides information regarding new and existing projects, answers questions pertaining to approvals, permits and inspections, general code compliance, procedures, and materials.
• Helps manage and retain department records and documents for required periods and makes available as needed including public records request, conduct research of documents project history and code compliance.
• Assists with customer service and reception duties for the department both over the phone, by email and in person.
• Attends Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioner meetings and special meetings as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level