Job description

Region:
Colorado

Location:
Aspen

Planner I/II - Historic Preservation
*Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus may be available*
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume"_ anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application._
Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Planner I /II, Historic Preservation
Department: Community Development
Classification: Exempt
Hiring Range: Planner I - $30.48 - $34.29 Planner II - $33.22 - $37.37
Salary Range: Planner I - $30.48 - $45.72 Planner II - $33.22 - $49.83
Position Summary: Performs a variety of complex technical planning duties with an emphasis on historic preservation; provides support and service to the public and Community Development Department consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement. This includes participating in zoning support, planner of the day, planning caseload, building permit review, and other special projects.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Works under the general direction of the Historic Preservation Principal Planner.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Planner I: Performs entry level planning work. Is distinguished from Planner II by working on cases with reduced complexity, such as minor land use cases. Assists more senior level staff members on cases with higher complexity. Level I is intended to provide the opportunity for professional development and on-the-job training in planning.
Planner II: Performs intermediate/journey level professional planning work. Performs full intermediate-level caseload support in cases with higher complexity, such as multi-step reviews. Incumbents at this level demonstrate ongoing professional development in complex cases and skill in working with senior level staff on projects as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:
Customer Service and Records Keeping

• Serves in the Planner of the Day rotation, providing customer service to the public in person and by phone by answering technical questions related to land use code, official zone district map, and departmental procedures. Advises public on processes and regulations, handles pre-application conferences, reviews applications for completeness and substantive content. Confers with applicants and the public to explain, interpret, and discuss regulations, plans, and polices as they relate to proposed development and provides verbal and written communication as needed. Maintains records and files for data tracking purposes according to departmental procedures.

Building Permit Review and Field Supervision

• Reviews all permits submitted following a land use approval to which the Planner served as staff and other permits affecting properties within HPC’s purview as assigned. Supervises construction, including periodically observing the project from the street and formally meeting with contractor onsite. Advises property owners and builders of historic properties on historic preservation best practices. Manages requests for in the field changes, coordinating additional HPC approval when needed.

Enforcement of Historic Preservation Ordinance

• Assists in actions taken to address unpermitted alterations or Demolition by Neglect affecting historic properties. Coordinates enforcement work with other City departments and the City Attorney’s Office.

Current Planning

• Performs professional level planning work according to designated level, including participating in zoning support and special planning projects, such as long-range planning. Primarily processes land use cases under the purview of the Historic Preservation Commission. Assists senior level staff as backup to major land use cases according to designated level.
• Reviews and analyzes land use applications, written application materials, and other application documents for consistency with applicable provisions of the City’s Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plans. Determines sufficiency of applications for completeness and content. Formulates recommendations and prepares staff reports for assigned land use cases. Researches historical records and matters pertinent to land use applications. Coordinates referral agencies through the Development Review Committee (DRC) to facilitate timely, complete, and accurate comments. Confers with Zoning and Engineering staff to ensure compliance with code, conditions of approval, and representations of the applicant. Presents staff reports to appointed boards, citizen groups, and elected officials through written communication and oral presentations at public meetings. Conducts site visits with applicants, appointed and elected officials.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

• Building/Construction Systems: Knowledge of or ability to learn zoning regulations, laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules as applicable to the Community Development Department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, architecture, urban design, public administration, historic preservation, or a related field.
Experience:
Planner I: One year of professional experience in a relevant setting sufficient to demonstrate success in Planner I position.
Planner II: Three years of professional experience in municipal, county, or private sector planning. (Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience).
Preferred Candidate: Master’s Degree in historic preservation, land use planning or related field, AICP certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment, and/or experience in a destination tourism-based community.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Email), and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms. Graphic Design skills desirable.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:

• Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
• Evenings/Weekends may be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment:

• Indoors: Office environment.
• Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus. Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another. Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices. Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means. Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another. Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction. Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.48 per hour

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