Senior Planner

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Senior Planner to perform a broad range and advanced set of professional level duties associated with various aspects of the City's Community Development program. This entails the planning, development, implementation, and modification of City plans and regulations.

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible urban planning and development experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by providing information and assistance to City staff, the general public, and consultants/developers regarding City plans, zoning matters, and development requirements.
• Perform advanced professional level duties in the development, implementation, and modification of City plans and regulations.
• Review, interpret, and analyze applications with respect to the City's regulations, compliance with zoning requirements, requirements of service providers, and good planning practices.
• Write staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances for land use cases which typically include background research, a thorough analysis, and staff recommendations.
• Serve as a staff liaison to various boards, commissions, and/or committees involved in the development, adoption, and implementation of City plans and policies; prepare agendas, prepare and present staff reports and other technical or necessary correspondence; provide staff input and recommendations.
• Support the implementation and updating of the Comprehensive Plan and/or other adopted City Plans and policies.

Benefits

• City Employee Health Clinic: The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees, and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior