Email Opening Title Planner 1  Category Community Development   Description Primary Responsibility: In conjunction with other employees within the Community Development Department, the Planner 1 is primarily responsible for current planning case load duties including code administration and permitting. Supervised by: Community Development Director Supervises: None FLSA status: Non-Exempt Main Job Duties: (90%) Current Planning Caseload: Formulates recommendations and prepares staff reports for assigned land use cases. Researches historical records and conducts site visits when necessary. Presents staff reports to appointed boards, citizen groups, and elected officials through written communication, graphics, and oral presentations at public meetings. (30%) Current Planning Customer Service: Provides service to the public: both walk-in and call-in by answering questions pertaining to department policy and procedures. Advises public on application process, handles pre-application conferences, and reviews applications for completeness and substantive content. Confers with applicants and the public to explain, interpret, and discuss regulations, plans, and polices. (30%) Code Amendments: Identifies code deficiencies or needed amendments experienced during current caseload planning duties. Researches, analyzes, drafts, and recommends amendments to County codes and guidelines or other Community Development Department policies. (5%) Citizen Groups: Acts as liaison to Planning Commission. (5%) GIS Operations: Updates and/or supervises the updates of GIS geodatabases. Assigns addresses, updates address database, and distributes to required parties. Provides GIS assistance to other departments and the public. Assures Gilpin County GIS data is provided to state, regional, and local agencies in addition to the Gilpin County Open Source Site on ArcGIS Online. Provides GIS assistance during emergency situations. (20%) Additional Job Duties: (10%) Works closely with other County departments where duties overlap. Performs administrative tasks as necessary to perform duties and maintain records. Performs other duties as assigned by the Community Development Director and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Education: BA or BS degree in planning or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform. Highly proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Adequate proficiency in GIS required with proficiency in CAD software preferred. Ability to: Accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications in English; ability to keep patrons, subordinates, peers and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen. Work efficiently and effectively as a team member within the department. Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies. Exercise independent judgment and critical thought. Understand, interpret and communicate policies, procedures and protocols. Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction. Demonstrate self-motivation in resolving issues without awaiting a directive. Apply logical or scientific principles to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions. Knowledge of and ability to research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational and statistical data and materials; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written material. Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply standard planning regulations, procedures and practices. Must pass background check, including traffic and criminal. Certifications: Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License without any restriction due to driving record. Must also be able to drive a county vehicle. Must possess FEMA ICS 100 and 700 certifications within six (6) months of employment. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical indoor office setting. Work is mostly sedentary with periods of mobility and light physical activity. Mental /Physical Requirements: Reach, grasp, handle, stoop, kneel, and bend in order to place and retrieve stored information such as files, forms, reports and equipment. Physically operate a variety of equipment such as computers, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Perform without additional assistance all physical movements necessary for office administration. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary Information $22.21 - $23.32 hourly DOQ. The pay range for the Planner 1 is $22.21 - $33.27 hourly.   Benefits Statement   Close Date 9/17/2019   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 8/15/2019   Location Gilpin County Courthouse   About the Organization Gilpin County is a rural community in Colorado's high country, neighboring the Continental Divide, yet less than an hour west of downtown Denver. Residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by the vast recreational opportunities offered by Golden Gate State Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the limited-stakes gaming in Black Hawk and Central City, an amazing recreation center and fairgrounds, low taxes and financially secure local government.   EOE Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GilpinCounty.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Deputy Clerk - Motor Vehicle Technician - Part TIme 20 hours in Central City, CO Posted on: 4/11/2024 [Apply Now] Detentions Officer - Non Certified in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 2/1/2022 [Apply Now] Deputy - Patrol in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 3/30/2022 [Apply Now] Deputy - Court Security in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 3/20/2023 [Apply Now] Emergency Communications Dispatcher I in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 5/25/2023 [Apply Now]
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