Planning Manager presso City of Grand Junction

Planning Manager

Hiring Range: $8,716 - $9,810 monthly

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off upon hire! 

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Planning Manager to perform a broad range and advanced set of management level duties associated with various aspects of the City's Community Development program. This entails long-range planning, historic preservation, implementation of adopted plans and complex project and policy development support to the Community Development Director.

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. 

What You'll Do:

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of the community’s planning efforts through the implementation of the goals and objectives of the City Council’s Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan and other related plans and initiatives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget; inform the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments. 
• Confer with developers, other agencies, and the public in acquiring information and coordination of development projects; review and participate in discussions on development issues; advise consultants, developers and others regarding City standards and regulations; meet with and advise community associations and others on community development policy and direction.
• Conduct research of applicable statues and regulations and other examples of planning documents and policies/practices; review and write text amendments, proposed ordinances, policies, and guidelines related to zoning and development and long-range planning.
• Respond to and resolve complex citizen inquiries and complaints; assist City staff and the general public in applying zoning and development code and other plans and policies to specific projects, issues, and concerns.
• Participate in and provide staff assistance to various boards, commissions, and committees; direct the preparation of agenda items for the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation, and/or other committees, commissions, and boards involved in development activities; and present reports.

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What We are Looking for:

• Five years of increasingly responsible urban planning and development experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, AICP certification.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be submitted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging; that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses, such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

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