Job description
We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for a Planning Supervisor - Current Planning. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Why work at the City of Golden?
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Experience working with the public, especially relating to community planning processes, and transforming a diverse array of input into goals, strategies and policies
- Comfortable speaking in formal public meetings, as well as the ability to connect with small groups and individuals and understand their concerns
- Experience with form-based zoning codes preferred, and the ability formulate recommendations to meet the goals of the community as it relates to development outcomes
- Possess a “thick skin” and the ability to handle conflict and controversial situations in a calm and objective manner
- Organized, energetic, collaborative, and enthusiastic about helping the community discover and achieve its goals
- Ability to see the big picture and generate creative ideas and approaches, as well as focus in on details such as zoning codes and legal documents
- Capable of interpreting zoning codes, site plans and architectural drawings and writing concise analyses in the form of staff reports
- Serves as principal planner on current planning initiatives, with expertise in zoning code interpretation and case review, and the ability to efficiently manage staff members and workload to meet these objectives
- Meets regularly with the Director to coordinate work assignments, develop operational and strategic plans for the Department as a whole, and address administrative matters internal to the department’s operations
- Assists the Director in establishing strategic plans within the Planning Division, including the development of goals and objectives
- Serves as lead planner on large complex projects and programs. Supervises planning staff with regard to pre-planning meetings, application assessment, code requirements, case preparation, and distribution
- Assigns cases and projects to planners based on area of expertise and workload.
- Serves as staff liaison to Historic Board and Planning Commission as assigned.
- Represents the city in case presentation for the Historic Preservation Board, Planning Commission and City Council.
- Explores partnerships with Jefferson County, adjacent communities, and private entities
- Provides information to the public; responds to and resolves difficult citizen inquiries and complaints
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities include the following, as needed.
- Responsible for various boards and commission duties as assigned by the Director
- Drafts ordinances and zoning map changes for annexations
- Completes special projects concerning infrastructure and facility planning, Historic Preservation, grant administration, and education
- Investigates zoning code complaints and enforces zoning code requirements
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have excellent verbal communication skills and ability to deal with diverse population groups. Ability to present information in a pleasant, helpful and enthusiastic manner. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel within the City, external clients, business prospects, partner organizations, and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Must be able to read, comprehend and interpret City of Golden policies and procedures, market data and relevant programs. Must possess outstanding customer service skills and ability to deal with diverse populations. Ability to respond to customer concerns promptly and effectively. Ability to communicate the department’s philosophy, programs and services to: customers, including businesses and property owners; developers; merchant associations and chambers of commerce; consultants; city staff members; employees and offices of other government agencies; and members of other community groups or organizations through face-to-face contact, by telephone, through use of the computer, and through written and oral presentations.
REASONING ABILITY
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to lead, collaborate and communicate in a variety of areas on behalf of the Director, staff, citizens, and elected leadership. Ability to accomplish strategic initiatives, initiate change, and effectively implement policies and procedures; provide sound and expert judgment in regard to code interpretations, policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; to administer, plan and direct comprehensive programs; to analyze and prepare comprehensive reports; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, city officials and the public.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily administrative in nature, working indoors (95%) completing tasks such as reading and reviewing reports, papers and other documents, writing reports, papers, correspondence and other documents.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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