Planner I Hybrid

SAFEbuilt • Denver, CO

10d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community. At SAFEbuilt, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting local governments with a wide range of planning projects—from zoning and design review to comprehensive plan updates. You’ll be mentored by planners with decades of experience and supported by a company that believes your professional growth is key to our shared success.

Requirements

• Understanding basic planning and zoning practice along with the ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations
• Reading and interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections.
• Ability to understand an apply dimensional scales as it applies to development review
• Writing and communicating effectively
• The application of statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge to practical situations
• Working with computer hardware and software programs, which may include the Microsoft Office suite, the Adobe suite, Internet applications, GIS, desktop plan review software, and electronic permitting systems.
• Being able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
• Demonstrating specific attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in public or private sector planning (internships count)
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in community development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; familiarity with GIS or electronic permitting is a plus
• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to excellent customer service

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a second language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist city and county planning departments with current and long-range planning tasks
• Review site plans, zoning requests, and administrative applications
• Provide public counter services and respond to community inquiries
• Conduct research for comprehensive plan and code updates
• Prepare and present staff reports and recommendations to boards and commissions
• Build collaborative relationships with municipal staff and colleagues

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• matching 401K Plans
• wellness programs
• SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees