Planning Manager

Clear Creek County, Colorado•Georgetown, CO

About The Position

Clear Creek County is seeking a Planning Manager to lead its Planning team as the department builds capacity and focuses on long-term planning, updating zoning code, supporting affordable housing, protecting high alpine basins, and strengthening neighborhoods and community. The position is responsible for providing a high level of service to residents across Planning Department functions and managing professional planners who work with internal and external review agencies on development review, land use code administration, and aspects of long-range planning. Under the general supervision of the Strategic & Community Planning Division Director, the manager also oversees and performs the most difficult and complex professional planning work. The Planning Manager supervises professional and technical staff, manages development application review and land use code administration, and serves as project manager for major planning projects. The role may provide staff support to the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and Board of Adjustment, and coordinates with other County departments, divisions, and external agencies. The position is primarily indoors in a moderately noisy work environment and requires automobile travel for meetings and coordination. When a local emergency or disaster is declared, County employees may be required to serve as Disaster Service Workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Urban Design, or a related profession, plus experience within the area of responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of land use planning experience in a local government environment, including supervisory responsibilities.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within one year of hire.
Valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
Pass a criminal and traffic background check.
Required legal authorization to work in the United States.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and routine software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; read and comprehend County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures; and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency representatives, organizations, and community members.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Knowledge of urban and regional planning, land use regulation, County land development processes, and the organization and functions of agencies involved in planning.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and methods, including selection, training, discipline, and evaluation, as well as applicable laws, regulations, intergovernmental agreements, plans, policies, and procedures.
Ability to collect and analyze data, develop complex plans and reports, and make recommendations.
Ability to perform complex development review, land use code administration, and/or long-range planning functions.
Ability to read and research official documents, records, plats, and maps; provide professional customer service; and respond effectively to conflict situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent sitting, talking, hearing, walking, and handling objects or controls; occasional reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; and occasional lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel by automobile for professional meetings and coordination with departments and outside agencies.
Verbal and auditory capacity for interpersonal and telephone communication, and close and distance vision with ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning or a related field; this may substitute for two years of required experience.
Completion of Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC) training.
AICP certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise professional and technical staff, including coordinating training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in interviews and selection, making recommendations on pay, status, and discipline, evaluating performance, and approving time off.
Manage the development review caseload, assign cases to planners, review staff reports, and oversee staff presentations at public hearings.
Interpret, coordinate, and administer policies and comprehensive plans related to planning, zoning, and community resources and services.
Improve and standardize development application processing, regulations, County data dissemination, and development review systems.
Develop and update Countywide regulations and procedures related to land use, zoning, and land use applications.
Assess staff and operational needs and design, implement, coordinate, and administer employee and resource development programs.
Participate in developing, refining, and implementing goals, objectives, regulations, and procedures; provide staff training and coaching as a resource or subject-matter expert.
Serve as project manager for major planning projects and manage development application review and land use code administration.
As assigned, serve as staff to the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and Board of Adjustment, preparing and presenting reports and recommendations; oversee staff liaisons to other commissions and committees.
Oversee and participate in project teams, committees, or boards related to program activities and responsibilities.
Analyze and make recommendations on the development review process from preapplication through certificate of occupancy.
Respond to difficult complaints and requests for information from community members, developers, and others about County plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and development applications.
Participate in work sessions and public hearings with the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and others as assigned.
Coordinate planning activities and build partnerships with other division programs, County departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
Ensure approved plats and plans are documented or recorded and that records are accurate and complete.
Assist in forecasting annual budget and operational needs and contribute to program and system process improvements.
May oversee, comment on, or contribute to special projects and studies involving land use, zoning, development, demographics, economics, housing, and natural resources.
Develop yearly program work plans and provide input on Department objectives and priorities.
Assist in drafting amendments to the Land Use Code or Master Plan.
Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for the job.