Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Principal Planner  Category Community Development   Description Hiring pay range: $76,440.00 - $95,555.20/an Full pay range: $76,440.00 - $114,670.40/an   SUPERVISION: Performs lead worker duties as assigned. Responsible for training new planners. Is responsible for assigning and reviewing daily work, assisting with problems, and identifying areas requiring additional training and support for the planning division. Participates in the staff evaluation process, including establishing goals for planning staff. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Acts as the team leader of the planners and performs a high level of professional planning activities pertaining to planning including land use, transportation, zoning, demographics, current planning, and other areas of planning impact. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Principal Planning Manages staff on a day to day basis to include prioritizing and assigning work, and review of assignments. Manages the activities of the Planning Section, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; participates in the development of strategic planning to accomplish goals; and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards. Completes current planning tasks as assigned. Acts as project lead for complex major development proposals. Determines workflow coordination of planners and support staff. Coordinates and oversees the development review process for development applications. Facilitates and/or represents the Planning Section, Department, or county at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, committees, and/or other related events, as assigned. Performs other duties of a similar or related level and directs or assists with special projects as necessary or assigned. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Planning Expertise: Knowledge of physical design of community and the various components of a community along with the legal foundation and techniques for land use regulations. Understands current trends and policy approaches to planning issues such as affordable housing, economic development, and oil and gas development. Building Regulations: Understands building codes, land use codes, environmental regulations, and zoning regulations, along with basic construction processes and terminology.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: Bachelor’s degree in regional planning or related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or public administration. Experience: Five years of experience in planning. Have demonstrated ability to supervise through training and education. Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Preferred Certification and Experience: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification. Two years of supervisory experience. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Sitting: The primary task involves sitting at a desk, computer, or workstation for extended periods, performing administrative tasks and using computer equipment. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight office supplies, documents, or small packages may be required, typically not exceeding 15 pounds. Bending and Reaching: May involve occasional bending or reaching to access office equipment, files, or supplies within standard office settings. Grasping and Typing: Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment, demonstrating fine motor skills for typing, clicking, and manipulating documents. Visual Acuity: Clear vision for reading printed and on-screen materials, including text, graphics, and data, and for viewing computer monitors for extended periods and property inspections to identify code issues. Able to visually inspect property and identify code issues. Hearing: Adequate hearing to engage in conversations, respond to telephone calls, and interact with colleagues in a typical office environment. Walking/Mobility: Occasional short walks, or mobility, within the office premises may be necessary to attend meetings, access common areas, or collaborate with colleagues. Ability to be mobile during property inspections which may include walking on uneven surfaces. Stamina: Maintain the ability to maintain focus, productivity, and attention to detail while working at a desk for standard office hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and to construction equipment and debris, fumes, odors, and dust. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of bodily injury from electrical shock or mechanical hazard. The employee occasionally works in and around ongoing construction; and in high, precarious places. The noise level in the indoor work environment is moderate; in the outdoor environment can occasionally be extremely loud. WORK HOURS: Hours are typically 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. There may be times when an employee may need to work outside the established work week, such as after hours or on the weekend. REQUIRED TRAVEL: The employee will frequently be required to travel within the County. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications, spreadsheets, calendars, and word processing. Will also work with calculators, telephone systems, and mobile phones. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check with will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Glenwood Springs, Colorado.   Benefit Information To view information about our benefits package, please visithttps://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $76,440.00 - $95,555.20   Full Pay Range $76,440.00 - $114,670.40   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number COM-24-00001   Open Date 1/18/2024   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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