Planning & Land-Use Specialist

Douglas County Government; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Douglas County Government's Community Development Department seeks a detail-oriented professional to provide technical assistance and administer planning-related programs. This role handles intake, review of land use and liquor license applications, and coordination with applicants to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will support staff with plan reviews, perform data analysis, assist with public notices, and help prepare staff reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework in community planning preferred.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of zoning, subdivision, and land use regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake and processing of pre-submittal land use applications and liquor licenses.
• Serve as initial contact for land use or liquor license approvals; coordinate with applicants for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist Planning, Building, and Engineering staff with review of pre-submittal applications and provide concise summaries.
• Support GIS needs and data collection for planning studies.
• Review and analyze zoning, subdivision, and site plan applications for conformance with regulations.
• Prepare materials for staff meetings and assist with staff reports and project closeouts.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Planning coursework

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Douglas County Government's Community Development Department seeks a detail-oriented professional to provide technical assistance and administer planning-related programs. This role handles intake, review of land use and liquor license applications, and coordination with applicants to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will support staff with plan reviews, perform data analysis, assist with public notices, and help prepare staff reports.