Planner III

Colorado Psychiatric; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Government in Greeley, CO is seeking a Planner III to manage complex planning projects and assist with grant administration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in planning or related field and 8 years in public sector planning, with a Master's preferred. You will support current land use cases and long-range planning while mentoring junior staff. This is a full-time on-site position with the county’s mission and values guiding daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape area, or related field.
• 8 years of practical experience in a public sector planning office.
• Master's degree preferred in planning, landscape area, or related field.
• 10+ years of practical experience in a public sector planning office (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex professional planning projects and analysis.
• Assist grant administration and other department projects.
• Review work of planning personnel for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with code compliance on permit regulations and deficiencies.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations for planning projects.
• Handle current land use cases and assist long-range planning.
• Follow Weld County policies and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Public sector planning

Project management

Grant administration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field

Master's Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field

Job description

Weld County Government (Greeley, CO) is searching for a Planner III.

Daily Duties - 80%

Performs and manages complex professional planning projects, research and analysis.
Performs planning duties related to grant administration & other department projects.
Assists in reviewing the work of planning personnel for accuracy and completeness.
Assists code compliance on actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of permit regulations.
Prepares and presents a variety of reports and presentations relating to various planning projects.
Handles and processes current land use cases and assists with long-range planning.
Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.

Other Duties as Assigned - 20%

Actively supports and upholds the County’s mission and values.
Contributes to supporting organizational goals and priorities.
Provides a leadership and mentoring role over lower-level planners.
Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field.
Performs related work as required.
Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.
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Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field.

Experience Qualifications

• 8 years of practical experience in a public sector planning office.

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of practical experience in a public sector planning office.