Planner

City of Pueblo - Police Department; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

PERA retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

City of Pueblo - Police Department seeks an entry-level Planner to assist in transportation, urban, and land use planning. You will support senior staff, coordinate with public and private partners, and respond to customer inquiries about regulations and plans.

The role involves routine to moderately complex tasks, collaborative work with the Senior Planner, and exposure to a range of planning projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license at time of application and Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, public administration, policy, business, engineering, architecture or social sciences; or 6 months public/customer service experience; or 4 years in a land use/planning environment or a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning, subdivision, and development proposals for code compliance.
• Assist in current and long-range land use and transportation planning studies.
• Prepare planning reports and present recommendations to boards and committees.
• Coordinate with city departments and external agencies on planning projects.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding transportation and land use policies.

Skills

Public transit planning

Urban planning

Data analysis

Public customer service

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

GIS skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

Plan review software

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheets

Job description

Descriptive Statement

The Planner is an entry-level, non-exempt position under direct supervision of the Principal Planner or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Manager and general supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development Department. The Planner performs professional transportation, urban, and land use planning activities, by assisting upper-level department staff, coordinating and collaborating with public, private, local, state, and federal entities. The Planner will work in coordination with the Senior Planner. The Planner will respond to customer inquiries regarding transportation and land use regulations. Planner duties include routine and moderately complex tasks as assigned.

Descriptive Statement

The Planner is an entry-level, non-exempt position under direct supervision of the Principal Planner or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Manager and general supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development Department. The Planner performs professional transportation, urban, and land use planning activities, by assisting upper-level department staff, coordinating and collaborating with public, private, local, state, and federal entities. The Planner will work in coordination with the Senior Planner. The Planner will respond to customer inquiries regarding transportation and land use regulations. Planner duties include routine and moderately complex tasks as assigned.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews zoning, subdivision, master planning, variance, and use by review requests, development and redevelopment proposals, and applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies
• Performs work in current and long-range land use and transportation planning, programs, and studies
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, transportation, and land use trends, prepares written reports on various planning matters and elements of the comprehensive plan and long-range transportation plan
• Compiles information, makes recommendations, and prepares planning reports pertaining to land use, community development and transportation
• Researches, prepares and presents reports and recommendations to a variety of boards, commissions, and committees
• Makes public presentations and recommendations on various aspects of transportation and land use planning services and activities
• Researches, verifies, updates and drafts legislative documents for review; collects, records, and summarizes statistical and demographic information
• Consults with and advises architects, contractors, engineers, surveyors and the public regarding city development policies and standards
• Compiles information and assists in the submission of development plans for private and public development; reviews commercial, industrial, and residential development plans for code compliance; processes development, business and other land use certificate and license applications
• Answers questions and provides information to the public and external agencies regarding transportation, zoning, land use, comprehensive plan, and the long-range transportation plan
• Investigates planning-related complaints and recommends corrective actions
• Coordinates city planning activities with other city departments and outside agencies
• Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved permits and licenses

Important Functions

• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade
• Performs research and technical writing
• Communicates technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Assists in the resolution of routine and sensitive land use customer service issues
• Serves as a staff representative on various boards/committees, as assigned

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level classification in the Planner series. The Planner is differentiated from the Senior Planner classification by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. The work completed by the Planner is observed and reviewed during both its performance and upon completion. The incumbent may have limited work experience.

Physical Requirements

Must have ability to lift and move files and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, with or without accommodation. Work is sedentary and done in a seated position, but requires frequent moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching or stooping to perform filing. Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a frequent and prolonged basis. The incumbent must be able to hear all communication from customers and employees by telephone or in person, and use vision to work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers. May be required to perform site visits in inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide information and analysis to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies
• Ability to work successfully with and provide exceptional customer service to the public
• Ability to consider different points of views and recommend alternative courses of action
• Knowledge of and ability to read and comprehend advanced literature, policy, code, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents
• Knowledge of mathematical practices including arithmetic operations on system of real numbers and practical application of percentages, and measurement
• Knowledge of proper format, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage of all parts of speech
• Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, memorandums, and summaries.
• Ability to learn and apply the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Pueblo and the Planning and Community Development department
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and lawfully
• Ability to learn and use standard office equipment including but not limited to, computers, and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheets, online application portal, plan review software, and Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS)
• Knowledge of and ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

• License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
• During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

Additionally, candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Six (6) months of successful experience in customer or public service in either a paid position or an internship
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, public administration, policy, business, engineering, architecture or a social sciences field.

Or

• Four (4) years of successful experience in a position in a land use or planning environment involving complex processing and a high degree of public interface
• A high school diploma or GED

Special Conditions Of Employment

The duties in this classification are primarily performed indoors, in a comfortable office environment. The incumbent will be required to perform site inspections in which the employee may be exposed to all weather conditions. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. The individual will be frequently exposed to periods of demanding activity and moderate mental stress. Incumbents must be willing to work additional hours or overtime if required. The incumbent may be required to attend evening or weekend meetings. The incumbent may be required to travel/drive to training events and/or meetings. The position requires a great deal of interpersonal communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

Benefits

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.

Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, holidays (10), personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave.

Comprehensive and affordable benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a variety of other optional products to meet your health and wellness needs.

The City offers opportunities for professional growth with annual salary increases and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as step-up pay, overtime, bilingual pay, longevity pay, and more. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: 10/20/26

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.

Benefits Package For Full-time Classified Employees

The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions, delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family.

As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.

Comprehensive and affordable benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a variety of other optional products to meet your health and wellness needs.

The City offers opportunities for professional growth with annual salary increases and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as step-up pay, overtime, bilingual pay, longevity pay, and more. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services.

Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, holidays (10), personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave.