Planner I or II

Planner I/Planner II

Larimer County Community Development, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is recruiting for a strong candidate within our team as a Planner I/Planner II (depending on qualifications)! Larimer County Community Development, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a collaborative and customer focused planning professional to join our team. As a Planner, you will work closely with a supportive development review team to help guide development projects, implement land use plans, and provide exceptional service to community members, applicants, and internal partners. The ideal candidate has experience with land use planning, development review, and interpreting planning regulations, along with strong communication and problem solving skills. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth, and are committed to providing the resources and support you need to succeed and advance in your career.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Accepts, reviews, and evaluates various land use applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including analysis and recommendations.
• Applies the Larimer County Land Use Code in a manner consistent with County policies and procedures.
• Assists in the analysis and drafting or refinement of land use regulations and procedures.
• Assists in the development and execution of methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adopted regulations, procedures, plans, programs, and strategies.
• Conducts meetings involving the general public, special interest groups, County staff, County boards and commissions, and any others as assigned.
• Responds to requests for information from citizens, developers, and others for a wide variety of inquiries including, but not limited to, County plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and pending development and building permit applications.
• Performs special studies and projects as assigned and required.
• As assigned, serves as staff to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other commissions and committees, including preparation of reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process. This position could hire as an Planner I or II depending on qualifications.

Planner I

• One (1) year of experience in professional planning or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning or a related field required.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Planner II

• Three (3) years of experience in urban planning or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities with at least two (2) as a Planner I in Larimer County, or comparable experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning or a related field required.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning or a related field preferred.
• Possession of AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification preferred.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Supplemental Information

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A hybrid work option may be available after the successful completion of the probationary period. Attendance at occasional night meetings is required. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.