What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Town of Windsor (CO)?
Note: We are hiring for one of the three positions posted within our Planning Department.
Hiring Range: $77,665 - $85,426 annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, periodic evening meetings
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Planning Division, individuals in this position perform land use planning associated with development review and long-range planning.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals perform a wide variety of municipal planning functions and work under the direct, but limited supervision of the Chief Planner to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more information, please contact Human Resources.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Hiring Range: $77,665 - $85,426 annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, periodic evening meetings
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Planning Division, individuals in this position perform land use planning associated with development review and long-range planning.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals perform a wide variety of municipal planning functions and work under the direct, but limited supervision of the Chief Planner to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Senior Planner is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department/division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
- Serve as the staff liaison to advisory boards including, but not limited to: planning commission, board of appeals/adjustment, and historic preservation commission.
- Communicate and present staff findings and recommendations through reports, supplemental material, and presentations to advisory boards and the Town Board.
- Evaluate, research, and coordinate with town staff and other agencies; analyze and prepare recommendations for consideration by town appointed and elected officials of the town’s comprehensive plan, intergovernmental agreements, land use and subdivision codes, and other long-range planning functions.
- Facilitate meetings with applicants and town staff, stakeholders, private sector, and the public. Provide information to the public regarding the land use process, proposed development and general development inquiries.
- Process land use and development applications from initial submittal through the development review process. Review, analyze, and evaluate land use and development applications, including, but not limited to: annexation, zoning, subdivision, site plan, conditional use grants, variances, and referrals from surrounding jurisdictions.
- Research background, applicable regulations, and prepare analysis and findings of application review.
- Coordinate development review of applications with town staff, reviewing agencies, and applicants.
- Oversee the completion of development plans prior to the construction phase and building permit phase.
- Coordinate construction acceptance for public improvement inspections throughout the construction phase, from initial construction acceptance through final construction acceptance. Oversee the timing and completion of developer obligations as outlined within development agreements.
- Coordinate effectively with the building permit technician and inspectors during the building permit stage of the development process.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure development is compliant with approved plans and town standards.
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
- Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
- Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
- Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in urban and/or regional planning or related field (geography, architecture, or engineering) required; Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience in land use planning for a local government, including experience in development review and long-range planning.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards.
- AICP or AICP eligibility preferred.
- Strong communication and customer service skills required.
- Ability to clearly present findings and recommendations through written and verbal communications.
- Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices; familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local land use regulations; ability to conduct research for planning assignments.
- Knowledge and experience with the development review process, how to apply zoning and development codes, and long-range planning principles.
- Ability to effectively coordinate, evaluate, and manage multiple planning projects.
- Knowledge and ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ESRI ArcMap software.
- High level of professionalism and requires working with advisory boards, Town Board, multiple agencies, the private sector and the public.
- Ability to effectively work as a team member with the department, town staff and consultants, public agencies and districts.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with the private sector, general public, advisory boards and Town Board.
- Ability to perform duties with limited supervision, resolve or propose resolutions to complex development issues, work on multiple projects, ability to work effectively during challenging situations and frequent interruptions, and within deadlines that may be inflexible.
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones.
- Materials: Position requires use of a variety of materials: N/A
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, sitting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Sedentary work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more information, please contact Human Resources.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $77,665 - $108,717
