Planner I

Archuleta County•Pagosa Springs, CO

3d•$24 - $37•Onsite

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.
Principles and practice of planning.
Routine software and business applications, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
Modern office practices and procedures.
Excellent computer software skills.
Excellent math skills.
Excellent grammar, and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
Ability to present staff reports and presentations to the Planning Commission.
Ability to provide professional customer service to clients and public.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, in addition to interpersonal skills with the public.
Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
Exercise effective organizational skills and work in a diversified environment.
Accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.
Perform data entry, typing, and computer work at sufficient level of skill to accurately complete a relatively heavy workload in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Assist the public with land use inquiries, including researching and compiling information to answer customer questions.
Assists the public with planning submittals, 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.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.