Supervision received:

Town Manager

Supervision exercised:

Code Enforcement

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Works with the Planning Commission and Town Board of Trustees to plan future land use, zoning, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Reviews land use applications to ensure development meets Town requirements with the goal of making urban areas functional, safe, and appealing for residents and visitors alike.
• Serve as Building Code Administrator; reviewing Building Permit applications and land use (subdivisions, planned developments, variances, etc.) applications.
• Perform inspections related to development applications and zoning enforcement.
• Answer homeowner and developer questions regarding land use regulations and the building permit process.
• Plan for and manage Town-sponsored development and improvement projects including interfacing with developers and construction team.
• Present recommendations to Planning Commission and Town Trustees both orally at public meetings and in written form.
• Suggest revisions to Municipal Code sections related to Zoning, Subdivision, Land Use, Building, and Design Standards.
• Assist the Town Manager as required.
• This position will work closely with the Town Manager, Town Treasurer and consultant as available to administer grants.
• Grants administration including acknowledging the Board's vision and funding priorities, networking with funders, determining best fit/date opportunities, recommending, grant compilation, response to funder questions, proper accounting, tracking of grants and for preparation of grant financial reports to satisfy reporting needs.

Required education and experience:

• Masters Degree in Urban or Regional Planning preferred,
• Degree in a related field, such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, a Bachelors Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and commensurate experience in a related field required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver's license.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Previous experience with a local government, professional design firm, building contractor or land developer desired.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet development, GIS, GPS and other applicable computer applications preferred.
• Able to read and understand subdivision plats, building and site plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service to the public, developers, and contractors.
• Ability to work as a team member with Town staff and with Town appointed and elected officials.

Physical Requirements:

• Indoor and outdoor environments; work alone; travel from site to site; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field environment; to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift and/or carry light weights; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Minimum of four years' experience working as a Planner for a local government.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Moderate noise with frequent interruptions in a busy environment.
• Work performed is both inside and outside that includes, noise, vibration, moving/mechanical parts, and potential exposure to biological substances, caustic chemicals, and various forms of wildlife and their deposits.
• Exposed to sun and occasionally exposed to wet conditions and lightning.
• Regular contact with staff and frequent interface with public and agitated property owners.

Successful Demonstrated Qualities:

• Courteous and clear communicator
• Willing to listen
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Town employees and Town contracted law enforcement.
• Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
• Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership
• Collaborative/Team oriented
• Exhibits professionalism with the public, coworkers, and management
• Organized, with strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.