Planner IIIII

Town of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Frederick is seeking a Planner II/III to contribute to community and economic development goals. This role involves processing development applications, conducting site evaluations, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have education in urban planning and relevant experience with planning principles and practices.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Planner II requires 3 years of development review experience.
• Planner III requires 5 years of development review experience.
• Candidates should be pursuing AICP certification.

Responsibilities

• Process development applications and provide customer service.
• Review and evaluate development applications including permits and zoning.
• Analyze site plans, conduct site visits, and prepare reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Urban Planning

GIS Data Manipulation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

GIS applications

Spreadsheet Software

Database Software

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

EXEMPT : Yes CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Planning Manager DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development

SALARY RANGE: Annually

Planner II- $66,563 - $99,844

Planner III- $77,054 – $115,581

HIRING RANGE: Annually DOQ

Planner II- $66,563- $83, 203

Planner III- $77,054- $96,318

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES

The mission of every employee at the Town of Frederick is to “Foster an Exceptional and Inclusive Community that is Built on What Matters.” Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the Town’s core values of Family, Respect, Empowerment and Dedication.

This position supports the goals of the Community and Economic Development Department, which plans, promotes and sustains an attractive and high-quality living and working environment by facilitating appropriate planning policies and decisions, ensuring that the community continues to develop in a safe, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable manner.

NATURE OF WORK

The Planner II/III will primarily process development applications submitted to the Planning Division. Work assignments require the application of fundamental planning principals. A reasonable degree of independent and mature judgment is required to perform job tasks at an acceptable level. This position will require work both in the office as well as outside at various locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job, and do not include all duties that may be required.

Provides exceptional customer service through careful listening and understanding of customer issues; uses personal initiative to resolve issues in a manner consistent with adopted policies, regulations, and procedures.

Functions as a case manager for a multi-agency review team.

Reviews and evaluates the following:

Development applications, including building permits Administrative reviews Use and site reviews Subdivisions Zoning Annexations

Analyzes and prepares information regarding development review projects:

Researches background information Performs site visits Analyzes site and landscape plans, architectural plans, floor plans Writes memos and reports to other staff, applicants, review boards, and Board of Trustees Presents information and recommendations in public meetings and hearings

Uses automated software, GIS applications, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Coordinates the work of project managers with regard to the design and construction of parks and open space.

Perform site visits as needed.

Continuously updates skills, knowledge of planning methods, and Town codes and policies.

Will attend evening meetings, including parks and open space commission, planning commission and Board meetings, as needed. Some schedule flexibility is required, so that evening meetings can be accommodated when necessary.

Other duties as assigned by the Planning Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Principles and practices of urban planning, economics, and statistics.

Research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development.

Laws underlying general plans, environmental matters, zoning, and land divisions.

Principles of architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate.

General computer principles and applications; computer operations including spreadsheet, database, and project management software applications.

Knowledge of newly emerging attitudes and trends in environmental and economic impact of urban planning.

Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of land use policy.

Set up and perform basic spreadsheet and database functions on a personal computer.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with Town officials, other governmental agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Planner II - Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field, plus three years of development review experience; Master’s degree can replace one year of experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Planner III - Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field, plus five years of development review experience; Master’s degree can replace one year of experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Incumbent should be actively pursuing AICP certification.

Ability to create maps and manipulate data in GIS.

Knowledge of urban design and architectural design principles.

Excellent customer service skills.

Excellent writing and speaking skills.

Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the community, including its geography, politics, laws and codes.

PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive.

Use of personal computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, digital camera and other office equipment.

Work is generally performed in an office environment that may require bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time. Work may include meetings in locations other than the Town offices.

Work may include field inspection work requiring the ability to traverse through various terrains, as well as work in traffic or construction areas, and undeveloped sites containing significant slopes and undulating terrain.

Work may require lifting or handling objects up to 30 pounds.

The incumbent must be able to work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines. The incumbent must be able to handle the stress associated with a widely varying work load and the implementation of standards.

The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.