Planner or Senior Planner

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

4d•$60,814 - $106,698•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring a Planner or Senior Planner to join their team. This is a mid-level professional planner role that performs a variety of routine and moderately complex administrative, technical, and professional work in the current and long-range planning programs of the City. This includes work related to the development and implementation of land use policies, urban design, zoning, development standards, development review, and permitting processes. The City of Steamboat Springs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. They strive to be an innovative and inclusive organization strategically providing outstanding municipal services and are committed to supporting employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, historic preservation or a closely related field.
Three (3) years experience in municipal planning with emphasis on current planning.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, regulatory and policy making bodies, and the general public.
Ability to establish effective, pro-active working relationships is essential.
Thorough knowledge of zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement.
Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes.
Working knowledge of Personal Computers and GIS applications.
General knowledge of the principles of land use and real estate development including entitlements, phasing, design, construction, environmental issues, redevelopment and historic preservation.
Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
Must have a Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

AICP desirable
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch-Up desirable

Responsibilities

Reviews routine and moderately complex development permit applications.
Provides applicants and interested public with information on development review standards and processes.
Facilitates the efficient submittal, distribution, and coordination of applications, review comments, and other information.
Examines applications for compliance with established plans and ordinances.
Solicits and coordinates input from other staff and reviewing agencies, schedules hearings, monitors process and compliance, and prepares reports and data.
Collaborates with other Planning staff on the review of development permit applications.
Prepares project compliance analysis reports and supporting data, including department recommendations.
Makes presentations to the public, elected and appointed bodies, and City staff and management.
Assists Flood Plan Manager with education, outreach, auditing, and permit review as needed.
Assists with the development and implementation of long-range growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, or other plans and codes.
Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Facilitates public engagement in planning process and policy considerations.
Monitors planning activities of neighboring jurisdictions; coordinates work with other affected agencies; assists in the development of regional plans, as assigned.
Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and long-range comprehensive plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.
Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations for various long-range planning proposals.
Participates in the development of policy recommendations for consideration by City management and elected officials.
Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values.
Responds to public inquiries about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances.
Monitors adopted plans, regulations, and policies for continued effectiveness and relevance.
Makes recommendations to Planning Director when need for revisions are identified.
Serves when assigned as a member of a planning task force.
Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications, or meetings.
Provides staff support to the Planning Commission as needed and assigned.
Assists in maintaining the data base of information for planning purposes.
Assists city staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
Assists in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes, and other municipal projects.
Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.
Assists in any activities necessary to facilitate the timely completion of department responsibilities.