Job description

The Town of Timnath (pop. 9,200, elev. 4,865, 8 sq. mi.) is a rapidly growing, family-oriented community located in the plains at the base of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Northern Colorado, north of Denver and south of Cheyenne, WY. Due east of Fort Collins in Larimer County, Timnath sits at a major regional crossroads, the intersection of I-25 and Harmony Rd., one of the busiest in the state. The Town’s location provides easy access to nearby amenities, including Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, and many others. Denver’s world-class urban culture, major sports venues, and Denver International Airport are an hour’s drive south. The Town of Timnath is a welcoming, small community with beautiful parks, a quaint downtown, and safe neighborhoods.

The Senior Planner Performs professional senior-level planning duties in accordance with the Town’s comprehensive plan, land use code, and zoning ordinances. The Senior Planner also directs and mentors junior planning staff members. Work is often project oriented involving full scope of activities and accountability from planning, initiation, execution and coordination to implementation and evaluation. This role provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis.

Why join the Town of Timnath, because it is a great place to work! The town offers a very generous benefits package and a competitive salary:

Salary Range: Exempt, $88,150 - $95,356 depending on qualifications and experience of selected candidate
Annual Salary Range: Exempt $88,150 - $108,978
Department: Community Development
Reports to: Community Development Director
Deadline to apply April 7th, 2023

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Town sponsored Life insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Wellness Lifestyle Monthly Reimbursement benefit
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Supplemental AFLAC Plans
• PERA Retirement plan
• Voluntary Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accrued paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Accrued paid sick time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and evaluates major, complex project proposals including ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Oversees advanced planning revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Code, Zoning Map and other ordinances.
• Coordinates multi-department, Planning Commission, and Town Council review processes.
• Oversees and reviews land use applications, including but not limited to comprehensive plan amendments, zone changes, subdivisions, site plans, conditional uses, and all other land use applications.
• Oversees the enforcement of the Town's zoning code, sign code, subdivision standards, and other planning related ordinances.
• Prepares and reviews staff reports and makes recommendations to the Town Planning Commission, Town Council, and Board of Adjustments or other pertinent review boards or commissions.
• Coordinates with project applicants and mediates conflicts, reviews documents, agreements, and monitors project implementation with approved proposals.
• Acts as liaison with the public, developers, Town departments, and the Council and Planning Commission regarding land use issues, regulations and the development review process.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public on planning and zoning matters.
• Assists with annual Community Development departmental budget preparation.
• Assists with Planning Commission member recommendations and appointments.
• Directs and mentors junior planning staff members.
• Assists Building, Engineering, Public Works, and Police Departments with planning related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of personal computers - Proficient in use of personal computers and related software applications specifically: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of individuals including supervisors, co-workers, boards, commissions, and the public
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to multi-task many variable duties and responsibilities
• Skilled in handling frequent interruptions and exercise critical judgment
• Ability to maintain professionalism in various situations
• Ability to read, understand and interpret manuals, ordinances, written policies and procedures, statutes, rules, regulations, memos, letters, reports, and legal documents. As well as the ability to read maps
• GIS knowledge a bonus, but not required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering or other professionally related appropriate field
• This position also requires at least four years’ experience in a planning related position with a local government

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Personal computer and associated hardware and software
• Telephone
• Copier
• Calculator
• Ability to use scales and rulers to read maps, plans and plats

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, feel, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch
• Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• May involve walking or standing for brief periods of times

Job Type: Full-time
Employment is contingent upon a successful post offer background screening

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,150.00 - $95,356.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
The Town of Timnath if following the county and state guidelines for COVID compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Planning: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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