Planning Division Manager

Salary

$112,308.00 - $161,700.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6278(PL7)

Department

Community Planning and Permitting

Division

CPP PZD Planning Zoning

Opening Date

03/03/2025

Closing Date

3/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County's Community Planning & Permitting Department is seeking to hire a Planning Division Manager. The Planning Division Manager leads the Public Information and Code Compliance Team and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Planning. The desired candidate will have tremendous leadership skills, a demonstrated track record in managing people and projects in a fast paced and innovative environment and be results-oriented and organizationally savvy. The Planning Division Manager requires the exercise of a significant degree of independence and judgment. The position calls for dedicated commitment to the cornerstones of Boulder County governance as laid out by County Commissioner Strategic Priorities

The successful candidate will be able to effectively navigate in a complex and decentralized organization, will have very strong relationship building and management skills, as well as a nuanced understanding of organizational decision-making and operation.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work , Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility and remote options. This position will work out of 2045 13th St. Boulder, CO 80302. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $112,308.00 - $137,000.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of March 24th
• First Round Interviews: Week of March 31st
• Second Round Interviews: Week of April 7th
• Reference Check: Week of April 7th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Team leader for Public Information and Code Compliance Team. Directs, monitors, assigns and tracks team projects and supervises team members, which includes:
• Two on-call planners
• Three Code Compliance Specialists
• A seasonal noxious weeds specialist
• A Sustainable Agriculture Community Outreach Planner
• A Planning Technician
• Supervises staff and performs work involving:
• Receiving and responding to public inquiries and complaints on building and zoning enforcement matters
• Enforcement of the Land Use Code and building codes
• Receiving and responding to public inquiries on general zoning and planning matters and providing feedback on proposals in unincorporated Boulder County
• Implementation and enforcement of the County's Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Reviewing building permits for compliance with land use code and approvals
• Outreach and education on zoning regulations with the community
• Makes interpretations of applicable regulations when reviewing permits, performing zoning investigations, or otherwise responding to inquiries
• Works with planning staff and communications specialist to develop and implement public information publications and outreach programs and clarify on-call procedures with staff
• Works with the public, county departments, and other agencies and jurisdictions regarding land use and building code enforcement
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for zoning enforcement response
• Works with team to develop and maintain zoning policy guide
• Reviews building permits for compliance with land use approvals
• Front counter rotation and processing of planning applications as-needed
• Prepares and gives presentations to community groups, elected officials and boards and commissions
• Plans, coordinates and implements special projects as directed
• Performs related work as required.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations.
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field and six years of professional experience in urban, regional or community planning, including two years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Background Check

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
  
  

Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Cover Letter

• All applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter for this position
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Planning or related field and AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to relate well to all kinds of individuals at all levels within the organization and outside the organization
• Ability to deal tactfully in contentious situations
• Extremely well-developed human relations and interpersonal skills to adapt to diverse personalities and styles
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and make formal presentations
• Individual with composure and ability to be cool under pressure
• Ability to learn quickly, apply creativity, understand complex processes and procedures, prioritize workload, set and meet deadlines, and perform well with a minimum of direct supervision
• Ability to effectively cope with change; shift gears comfortably; and handle uncertainty
• Action-oriented individual full of energy for challenging tasks who enjoys working hard
• A collaborative communicator with strong negotiation skills to forge relationships, a professional with a high ethical and a strong commitment to lead by example, and a deep commitment to public service
• Thorough knowledge of the factors that influence urban development and the legal and social aspects of community development
• Thorough knowledge of departmental regulations, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of public sector budgeting
• Skill in supervision and organization
• Ability to make effective public presentations
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Please share how you meet the minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field and six years of professional experience in urban, regional or community planning.

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Please share how you meet the minimum requirement of two years experience in a supervisory capacity.

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Do you have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use?(Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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How do you keep track of multiple tasks and items that need follow-up?

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What thoughts and ideas do you have about capacity building and how do you strategize around this?

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How do you characterize strong leadership?

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One of the county's guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse community?

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What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

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Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org