Senior Planner

City of Steamboat Springs•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs' Planning Department is hiring a Senior Planner to join their team! This position is distinguished by advanced levels of training and experience in planning, and the individual will be expected to work independently on assigned advanced planning projects. The Senior Planner is differentiated from Planner in the complexity of cases, code amendments, and policy work completed. Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the current and long-range planning programs related to the development and implementation of land use policies, urban design, zoning, development standards, development review and permitting processes.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, or a closely related field.
Five (5) years' experience in municipal 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 working relationships is critical.
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.
Basic 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.
Have a Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
AICP desirable
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch-Up desirable

Responsibilities

Reviews routine to complex development permit applications.
Provides applicants and interested public with information on development review standards and processes including submittal requirements, time frames and opportunities for public input.
Facilitates the efficient submittal, distribution and coordination of applications, review comments and other information among staff, reviewing agencies, the applicant and public as necessary.
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.
Makes discretionary code interpretations in collaboration with the Development Review Manager and Planning Director.
Prepares project compliance analysis reports and supporting data, including department recommendations.
Makes presentations to the public, elected and appointed bodies as well as City staff and management.
Leads the development and implementation of complex long range growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
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 adopted plans to promote and facilitate ongoing implementation and continued relevance.
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 or various long range planning proposals.
Prepares and presents policy recommendations for consideration by City management and elected officials.
Coordinates and manages long range planning consultant contracts, as assigned.
Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.
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 composed of City, County, Regional or State groups.
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.