This recruitment is to fill three planner positions. Assistant Planner, Planner, and Senior Planner.

The hiring salary range for these positions are $5,003.44 - $7,984.46/month or $2,501.72 - $3,992.23/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is looking for an Assistant Planner, Planner and Senior Planner to help update and adapt Metro Vision, DRCOG's long range plan for growth and development of the region. DRCOG adopted the first Metro Vision plan in 1997, building on a legacy of regional planning that dates to 1955. Regional planning at DRCOG has long connected growth, transportation, and sustainability, but now has a new focus area of housing with completion of a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and work soon underway on a Regional Housing Strategy.

DRCOG works to help local governments and other planning partners contribute to Metro Vision outcomes and objectives through different pathways and at different speeds for collective impact. If you have a passion for working with local governments, interest in providing technical assistance to shape regional growth through local implementation, and a desire to focus your efforts on making life better in the beautiful and sunny Denver region, please apply today!

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado's central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do. Employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We'd love to meet you!

Assistant Planner

• Support Role: Primarily assists with routine research, project support, and public engagement activities.
• Tasks: Conducts research, assists in project completion, and helps prepare draft documents and meeting materials.
• Project Involvement: Contributes to various planning initiatives, but with limited responsibility for leading projects.

Planner

• Support and Lead Role: Provides professional-level planning services, supports various projects, and leads specific tasks or components.
• Tasks: Researches and analyzes data, develops functional plans, and provides technical assistance. Takes a lead role in facilitating meetings and managing certain program activities.
• Project Involvement: Leads and coordinates projects, makes recommendations, and interacts directly with stakeholders.

Senior Planner

• Lead and Expert Role: Provides leadership and expert guidance on complex planning activities and projects.
• Tasks: Leads planning efforts, manages projects, and serves as a subject matter expert. Mentors other staff, and represents DRCOG on various committees and advisory groups.
• Project Involvement: Takes the lead on major projects, provides high-level consultation, and builds strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Status:

Full-time, Exempt

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.

This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, October 7, 2024.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.