Planner III
About The Position
Johnstown, Colorado, a growing municipality of approximately 22,000 residents, is seeking a Planner III to join its Planning team. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the town, which is experiencing rapid development and managing diverse municipal priorities. The Planner III will operate in a high-energy, high-production environment, contributing to the implementation of the new Comprehensive Plan, managing the fast pace of development, and updating processes and systems. The position involves a wide variety of municipal planning and project management functions, including land use planning and research, code updates, administration and management of the development process, mentoring junior planners, preparing staff reports and presentations, and other land use and development functions. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, grow professionally, and actively contribute to the team's success.
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of experience in municipal planning or as a consultant performing land use/site planning.
- AICP certification.
- Previous development project review experience.
- Master's degree in planning or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Performs a wide variety of municipal planning and project management functions.
- Conducts land use planning and research.
- Updates codes.
- Administers and manages the overall development process.
- Mentors planners.
- Prepares staff reports and supplemental materials.
- Makes presentations.
- Handles ancillary land use and development functions.
Benefits
- Vacation
- Holiday
- Sick time
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan contributions
- Health savings accounts
- Comprehensive training
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
