Qualifications:
- Education: BA or BS degree in planning or related field 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 have a valid Colorado Driver’s License without any restriction due to driving record. Must also be able to drive a county vehicle.
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:
Ability to:
- Reach, grasp, handle, stoop, kneel, and bend in order to place and retrieve stored information such as files, forms, reports and equipment.
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- Physically operate a variety of equipment such as computers, copiers, facsimile machines, etc.
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- Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
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- Perform without additional assistance all physical movements necessary for office administration.
Experience:
Experience: 1-year relevant experience preferable with a county or municipal planning department or related private sector agency.
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. Must pass drug screen and pre-employment screening.
*Part-time and Temporary staff are ineligible for the following benefits; medical, dental, vision, 401A, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability plans in additional to Long-term care. See the benefit details at the end of the job posting for part-time options.
Benefits for Full Time Employees:
Paid Holidays: Gilpin County provides 13 paid holidays per calendar year. An employee will be paid eight (8) hours per holiday.
Vacation: The first year of employment, (based on the anniversary of the hire date) full-time employees shall earn 3 hours of paid vacation leave bi-weekly. After that time, leave shall accrue as follows:
- Two through five years – four (4) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
- Six through ten years – six (6) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
- Eleven years and more – eight (8) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
Full-Time employees are encouraged to take their earned vacation leave each year. At the end of the last pay period in December, each regular full-time employee’s accrued vacation leave hours will be reduced to 208 hours and will be carried overed into the next calendar year.
Sick Leave: Full-Time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave each bi-weekly pay period. The maximum sick leave that may be accumulated by such an employee is 600 hours.
Personal Leave: Full time employees will receive 30 hours of personal leave per year. Personal time cannot be rolled over to the following year and will not be paid out. Personal time will be added to employees balance the first pay period of the new year. Employees hired throughout the year will receive personal time on a pro-rated basis, based on the quarter year that they are hired. Q1 30 hours, Q2 22.5 hours, Q3 15 hours, Q4 7.5 hours.
Medical Plans: Gilpin County offers two medical plans with Kaiser and United Health Care. Gilpin County offers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for all employees to cover co-pays, deductibles, and other medical expenses. Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days of service. This HRA card will have $3,000.00 on it for an individual or $6,000.00 for a family. Both plans have a max out of pocket for $1,000 individual or $2,000 per family after the use of the HRA card.
United Health Care cost monthly:
Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family
$20.70 $43.45 $38.25 $59.98
Kaiser Permanente cost monthly:
Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family
$18.60 $39.08 $34.43 $53.98
Dental Plan: Gilpin County offers dental coverage through Delta Dental. Individual deductible at $50 and family deductible at $150. In network and at a PPO provider coverage for preventative and diagnostic services are covered 100%, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, and ortho covered at 50% with a $2,000 max. The plan offers a “Right Start 4 Kids” plan that covers children up to their 13th birthday at 100% with no deductible. Annual max out of pocket for this plan is $2,000.
Delta Dental costs monthly:
Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family
$0.00 $14.00 $52.20 $70.20
Vision Plan: Gilpin County offers vision coverage through VSP. In network coverage includes copays at $10, $175 per pair of either one prescription eyeglasses or contacts yearly and discounts on Lasik.
VSP Vision costs monthly:
Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family
$0.00 $3.60 $3.80 $6.20
Retirement: Gilpin County offers a mandatory 401(A) plan as well as optional 457b or 457 Roth plans. You are immediately 100% vested day 1 into your retirement accounts. The mandatory 401a plan requires that you contribute 5% and Gilpin County will match 5% into your retirement account. The optional 457b plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment
Life Insurance: Gilpin County provides at no cost to you a $50,000 life insurance policy for yourself. Supplemental employee coverage in increments of $10,000 with a max of $500,000. Supplemental spouse coverage in increments of $5,000 with a max of $150,000. Supplement child(ren) policy with a benefit amount of $20,000 per child. Guarantee issue amounts of $150,000 for employee, $30,000 for spouse without having to complete evidence of insurability valid during new hire enrollment.
Short-Term Disability: Short-term disability pays 60% of your earnings with a max of $1,000 per week for up to 11 weeks. Benefits begin on day 15 and your first two weeks you will have to cover with sick or vacation time.
Long-Term Disability: Long-term disability kicks in after 90 consecutive calendar days of a qualified disability. The plan will pay 60% of your earnings with a max of $5,000 monthly.
Long Term Care: In the event that you are injured and need to be treated at a care facility, Gilpin County provides coverage at no cost to you. The plan provides up to $2,000 per month, and up to 3 years in a facility. If you would like to add supplements coverage for a greater amount per month or a longer term, supplemental coverage is available for you to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!
Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Discount: You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.
Benefits for Part Time and Temporary Employees:
Sick Leave: Leave accrues at the rate of 1 hours of sick leave per 30 hours worked to a maximum of 45 hours per year.
Retirement: As a part time or temporary employee you may participate in the optional 457b or 457 Roth plan. These plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!
Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Discount: You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.
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