Hybrid Planner I/II - Current Planning en City of Thornton, CO
City of Thornton, CO · Thornton, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Oficina en Thornton
About the Department
Thornton is looking for an enthusiastic planner to join the current planning division in the City Development Department. The Current Planning group is small, passionate about improving the lives of the community, and has a collaborative leadership environment. Everyone’s contribution is valued.
The City Development Department emphasizes a positive overall work experience, including a work-life balance through flexible/hybrid work schedules, professional and personal training opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
Work examples will be requested from candidates who are interviewed for this position.
Under specified direction, performs professional-level work in comprehensive planning and/or development review for the city of Thornton.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or II or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience. The Planner I/II is also flexibly linked to the Senior Planner.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or II or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience. The Planner I/II is also flexibly linked to the Senior Planner.
Planner I:
Under general supervision, incumbents entering this class have limited related work experience. Work performed at this level is routine and moderately complex. Generally, work is closely observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion.
Planner II:
Under direction, work performed at this level is more complex in nature. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class and to work with considerable independence and initiative.
Position Duties
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Performs professional work in either current or long-range planning. Analyzes and reviews development proposals or applications including but not limited to zoning requests, conceptual site plans, subdivisions, architectural reviews, development permits, variance applications, minor building permits, and temporary use permits for compliance with appropriate planning principles, regulations, and policies.
Prepares and implements elements of the Comprehensive Plan, master plans, long-range planning studies, ordinance amendments, and reports on other planning issues. Coordinates outreach programs associated with long-range planning projects. Prepares recommendations as appropriate. Assists in the administration of consultants performing long-range planning projects for the city.
Manages the review of metropolitan districts; conducts meetings with property owners and their representatives during the application period. Reviews and analyzes applications for the metropolitan districts for compliance with appropriate planning principles, state and local regulations and policies.
Organizes and facilitates meetings with developers and community groups to introduce and discuss new development proposals and planning projects. Answers planning, zoning and development process questions from citizens, developers and other agencies.
Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public on the City's Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, development process, policies, procedures, standards and other land use matters including the current zoning of property. May assist in research of these matters.
Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and conditions. Reviews and approves building permits for zoning compliance.
Researches and writes Development Code Amendments, including text amendments and the creation of new zoning districts.
Designs and prepares illustrative and graphic presentation materials for public hearings and meetings; utilizes the City's GIS map programs.
Collects, records, and maintains databases of statistical and demographic information. Retrieves, manipulates, and summarizes information for planning reports.
Prepares articles and correspondence related to planning issues or projects. Prepares technical staff reports for elected and appointed boards and committees.
Participates in regional planning efforts and federal census processes. Researches local, regional and national planning issues. Researches and advises department on use of federal programs and funding.
Presents to the Planning Commission, City Council, or other boards and commissions.
Facilitate resolution of conflicting views on projects and negotiate and prepare developer agreements and contracts.
Updates job knowledge continuously regarding planning methods, design criteria, city zoning, land use regulations and long-range planning matters.
Conducts physical and socioeconomic surveys. Analyzes socioeconomic forecasts and population trends and compiles technical information.
May acts as City Development representative at city events and festivals.
Maintains case files, both electronically and hard copy, and ensures files are clean and contain the required information.
May mentor and assist in training less experienced planners.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs professional work in either current or long-range planning. Analyzes and reviews development proposals or applications including but not limited to zoning requests, conceptual site plans, subdivisions, architectural reviews, development permits, variance applications, minor building permits, and temporary use permits for compliance with appropriate planning principles, regulations, and policies.
Prepares and implements elements of the Comprehensive Plan, master plans, long-range planning studies, ordinance amendments, and reports on other planning issues. Coordinates outreach programs associated with long-range planning projects. Prepares recommendations as appropriate. Assists in the administration of consultants performing long-range planning projects for the city.
Manages the review of metropolitan districts; conducts meetings with property owners and their representatives during the application period. Reviews and analyzes applications for the metropolitan districts for compliance with appropriate planning principles, state and local regulations and policies.
Organizes and facilitates meetings with developers and community groups to introduce and discuss new development proposals and planning projects. Answers planning, zoning and development process questions from citizens, developers and other agencies.
Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public on the City's Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, development process, policies, procedures, standards and other land use matters including the current zoning of property. May assist in research of these matters.
Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and conditions. Reviews and approves building permits for zoning compliance.
Researches and writes Development Code Amendments, including text amendments and the creation of new zoning districts.
Designs and prepares illustrative and graphic presentation materials for public hearings and meetings; utilizes the City's GIS map programs.
Collects, records, and maintains databases of statistical and demographic information. Retrieves, manipulates, and summarizes information for planning reports.
Prepares articles and correspondence related to planning issues or projects. Prepares technical staff reports for elected and appointed boards and committees.
Participates in regional planning efforts and federal census processes. Researches local, regional and national planning issues. Researches and advises department on use of federal programs and funding.
Presents to the Planning Commission, City Council, or other boards and commissions.
Facilitate resolution of conflicting views on projects and negotiate and prepare developer agreements and contracts.
Updates job knowledge continuously regarding planning methods, design criteria, city zoning, land use regulations and long-range planning matters.
Conducts physical and socioeconomic surveys. Analyzes socioeconomic forecasts and population trends and compiles technical information.
May acts as City Development representative at city events and festivals.
Maintains case files, both electronically and hard copy, and ensures files are clean and contain the required information.
May mentor and assist in training less experienced planners.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Planner I:
Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university; one year of related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Planner II:
Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university; three years of professional planning experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Planner I:
Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university; one year of related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Planner II:
Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university; three years of professional planning experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification preferred.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Planner I:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of current and advanced municipal planning.
Skill in performing routine and moderately complex current or long-range planning tasks.
Skill in reviewing and analyzing re-zoning requests, preliminary and final plats, architectural reviews, development permits, and temporary use permits.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to handle conflicts and deal with the public in a mature, effective, and responsible manner.
Ability to analyze data, issue findings, and develop recommendations.
Ability to exercise discretion or independent judgment.
Ability to assist developers, architects, land planners, and the public with the development process, zoning issues, and planning matters.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to research, develop and lead formal and informal presentations and discussions with diverse groups.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, builders, developers, contractors and community members.
Planner II:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances related to comprehensive planning land use, zoning, subdivisions, and annexations.
Knowledge of practices and techniques of preparing comprehensive plans, master plans and area plans, and in developing planning policy and program proposals.
Knowledge of the city of Thornton Comprehensive Plan, Master Plans, and Neighborhood Plans.
Skill in the use and operation of GIS applications.
Skill in writing comprehensive reports.
Ability to effectively conduct meetings with developers and community groups.
Ability to perform complex current or long-range planning tasks.
Ability to facilitate and negotiate resolution to complex planning issues and develop strategies and recommendations to address them.
Ability to properly administer grant funds.
Ability to conduct field inspections of development projects to verify compliance with codes and approved permits.
Ability to research and analyze planning issues and to develop strategies and recommendations to address them.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Planner I:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of current and advanced municipal planning.
Skill in performing routine and moderately complex current or long-range planning tasks.
Skill in reviewing and analyzing re-zoning requests, preliminary and final plats, architectural reviews, development permits, and temporary use permits.
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to handle conflicts and deal with the public in a mature, effective, and responsible manner.
Ability to analyze data, issue findings, and develop recommendations.
Ability to exercise discretion or independent judgment.
Ability to assist developers, architects, land planners, and the public with the development process, zoning issues, and planning matters.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to research, develop and lead formal and informal presentations and discussions with diverse groups.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, builders, developers, contractors and community members.
Planner II:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances related to comprehensive planning land use, zoning, subdivisions, and annexations.
Knowledge of practices and techniques of preparing comprehensive plans, master plans and area plans, and in developing planning policy and program proposals.
Knowledge of the city of Thornton Comprehensive Plan, Master Plans, and Neighborhood Plans.
Skill in the use and operation of GIS applications.
Skill in writing comprehensive reports.
Ability to effectively conduct meetings with developers and community groups.
Ability to perform complex current or long-range planning tasks.
Ability to facilitate and negotiate resolution to complex planning issues and develop strategies and recommendations to address them.
Ability to properly administer grant funds.
Ability to conduct field inspections of development projects to verify compliance with codes and approved permits.
Ability to research and analyze planning issues and to develop strategies and recommendations to address them.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity, and is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
Other Qualifications
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
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