Planner I/II/III-Development Review (FT)
The Town of Parker
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Job summary
The Town of Parker is seeking a Planner – Development Review to guide urban growth and ensure regulatory compliance within Parker, CO. This role supports planning activities from development review to long-range initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth and a clear path for advancement.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field, plus relevant local government experience; AICP is preferred. The department emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and public service.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field plus 1 year planning experience
- AICP certification is preferred
- Colorado driver’s license required; 2 years driving history
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze development applications, building permits, and business licenses for zoning compliance
- Coordinate interdepartmental and agency reviews for development projects
- Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with site plans and issue occupancy certificates
- Prepare basic reports and mapping using GIS and planning software
- Respond to inquiries from the public, developers, and staff
- Assist in community outreach and public engagement activities
- Maintain planning files, databases, and records
- Participate in staff development and training
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Job description
At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.
Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you’re here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.
We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.
Under general supervision, this position supports planning activities related to development review while also assisting long-range planning initiatives.
The Community Development Department guides the balanced growth and development of the Town of Parker in alignment with the community’s vision for the future. Our team works to promote a safe, well-planned, and high-quality built environment through long-range planning, development review, code administration, public education, permit review, regulatory compliance, and building inspections that protect public safety and enhance the community’s quality of life.
The Planning Division plays an important role in shaping Parker’s future through thoughtful land-use planning, development review, and implementation of the Town's adopted plans and regulations. Our team values collaboration, teamwork, and a supportive work environment while remaining committed to protecting and enhancing the community's character, supporting quality development, and providing professional, responsive service to residents, businesses, and the development community.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of this position and is not all-encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may revise or change these duties at any time.
- Reviews and analyzes development applications, building permits, and business licenses for compliance with zoning codes, land use regulations and applicable Town standards.
- Coordinates interdepartmental and agency reviews for assigned development projects.
- Conducts on-site inspections to ensure compliance with approved site plans, including landscape and architectural standards, and issues certificates of occupancy as appropriate.
- Prepares basic reports and mapping using GIS and planning software.
- Responds to general inquiries from the public, developers, and internal departments regarding zoning and development processes.
- Conducts land use, demographic, economic, and other research activities on a broad range of community and planning subjects.
- Prepares technical reports and staff recommendations and presents findings to the Planning Commission, Town Council, and other groups, as appropriate.
- Responds to citizen complaints, requests, and inquiries in an appropriate manner.
- Participates in community outreach events and supports public engagement efforts.
- Maintains planning files, databases, and records in accordance with Town policies.
- Participates in staff development activities, team meetings, and professional training to enhance skills and competencies.
- Adheres to all Town and departmental values, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Independently reviews and coordinates moderately complex development applications and planning assignments, identifying and resolving regulatory and land use issues in accordance with applicable standards.
- Applies specialized planning knowledge and judgment to evaluate development proposals, interpret zoning regulations, and recommend appropriate solutions to planning-related issues.
- Coordinates public engagement activities and collaborates with applicants, community groups, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication and gather input on planning activities.
- Independently performs advanced development review and planning assignments, including those involving complex technical or regulatory considerations requiring research, analysis, and professional judgement.
- Evaluates complex development proposals, identifies potential conflicts with applicable regulations and planning objectives, and develops recommendations for resolution.
- Conducts research, analysis, and technical review in support of proposed code amendments, planning initiatives, and other special projects.
- Assists with the coordination of consultant activities and reviews technical reports and project deliverables, as assigned.
- Serves as a technical resource to Planner I and Planner II staff, providing informal guidance, assistance, and knowledge-sharing without direct supervisory responsibility.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field supplemented by one (1) year of experience in local or regional planning.
Pursuit of certification through American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
Employees within the Planner – Development Review position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression for promotional advancement through established levels. Movement to or placement within the series presumes that all requirements, or accepted equivalents, of preceding levels have been met. Below are the distinguishing characteristics of each level:
This is an entry-level position within the Planner – Development Review position series. This position is distinguished from higher levels within the series by its focus on developing technical proficiency, applying established zoning codes and land use regulations, and performing planning and development review assignments of limited complexity with guidance and support from more experienced staff.
This is a mid-level position within the Planner – Development Review position series. This position is distinguished from the Planner I – Development Review by its increased technical proficiency, independence, and responsibility for reviewing moderately complex development applications, resolving routine planning issues, and coordinating with applicants and stakeholders. This level requires three (3) years of planning experience.
This is an advanced-level position within the Planner – Development Review position series. This position is distinguished from the Planner II – Development Review by its advanced technical proficiency, greater independence, and responsibility for assignments involving more complex development proposals, regulatory interpretation, and planning-related issues. This level applies advanced professional judgment, contributes technical expertise to planning initiatives and special projects, and provides informal guidance to less experienced staff without supervisory responsibility. This level requires six (6) years of planning experience.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of urban design and planning principles, practices, and administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of planning.
- Knowledge of municipal planning principles, practices, and procedures.
- Skill in the use of computers, various software programs, and other types of modern office equipment.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in public speaking, presentation, and meeting facilitation.
- Skill in customer service and establishing effective working relationships.
- Skill in project management and coordinating multiple projects.
- Skill in researching, compiling, interpreting, and analyzing statistical data and materials.
- Ability to develop consensus regarding planning initiatives.
- Ability to review, interpret, and analyze maps, graphs, site plans, and regulatory documents.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and specific direction.
- Ability to facilitate, mediate, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The employee must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is typically quiet. This position occasionally involves work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, or precipitation. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles.
Hiring Salary Range: $64,719-$77,663
Full Salary Range: $64,719-$90,607
Hiring Salary Range: $69,738-$85,429
Full Salary Range: $69,738-$101,120
Hiring Salary Range: $76,712-$93,972
Full Salary Range: $76,712-$111,232
The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.
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