Planning Manager

Berthoud, CO; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement 401/457

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Longevity Pay

Recreation Membership

Job summary

The Town of Berthoud is seeking an experienced planner to manage development and zoning matters for the Community Development Department. You will serve as the primary liaison for developers and citizens, interpret codes, prepare staff reports, and present to Planning Commission and Town Board in evening meetings.

Qualified candidates have an undergraduate degree in Planning or related field, 5+ years municipal planning experience, supervisory experience, and the AICP certification track.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in Planning or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Planning or related field preferred.
• More than five years of increasingly responsible planning experience in a municipal or county agency required.
• More than three years supervisory experience Required.
• AICP, with 2 years to acquire required

Responsibilities

• Provide primary contact for development and zoning questions.
• Lead planning commission meetings and coordinate with Town Board meetings (evening).
• Interpret and apply codes and regulations per the town’s development rules.
• Prepare staff reports and present to advisory boards and commissions.
• Assist Building division with site plan reviews and related permits.
• Represent the department in regional planning efforts and public notices.

Skills

Team-player

Website basics

Public hearings presentations

Read plats & plans

Translate development terminology

Communication skills

Planning theory

Critical thinking

GIS knowledge (Esri)

Education

Undergrad degree in Planning

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

GIS software (Esri)

Job description

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Serves as the primary contact for developers and citizens regarding development and zoning questions. Provides professional customer service.
• Manages current planning caseload and collaborates with the Community Development Director on balancing the current caseload between staff and consultants. Participates in development review pre-application, intake, process, completion, collaboration with compliance.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations, including the town's comprehensive plan, area plans, municipal development codes, guidelines, and standards and specifications.
• Prepare professional staff reports, supplemental materials, and provide professional-level presentations to internal and external advisory boards: Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment/Appeals, Public Art Committee, and outside partners. Prepares agendas and packet materials for the Planning Commission and the Public Art Committee (evening meetings).
• May act as lead staff liaison to Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (evening meetings).
• Research and generate records and reports on local demographics and development activity for Town administration and outside agencies.
• Requires field inspections and an understanding of how properties/projects are interconnected to adjoining properties/ projects.
• Represent planning department and Town at regional or local meetings, events, and conferences.
• Recording and Filing Development Documents
• Present development projects to Planning Commission and Town Board meetings are required (evening meetings)
• Support for special projects (code updates, overlay’s, etc) as assigned. Identifies code deficiencies or needed amendments as well as process improvement opportunities experienced during current planning duties. Understands change management processes, collaborate with team members and communicate goals.
• Assist the Building division with Site Plan review and formalizing a program for Block Diversity and Architectural Review (building permits). Reviews sign permits for compliance with zoning regulations and land use permits.
• Act as the Berthoud Representative to regional planning efforts (TAC, Bike & PED, LINKNoCo, etc. – may be evening meetings).
• Take in and process all sign permit applications
• Update the website and social media pages on behalf of the Community Development Department
• Send out public notices as necessary; coordinate with applicants and referral agencies
• Schedule internal development review meetings and Technical Review Committee Meetings with interested developers

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Lead Planning Commission meetings when necessary Lead strategic/long-range planning projects when necessary Other related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Team-player
• Basic Website abilities
• Preparing for and presenting at public hearings and public engagements meetings
• Read plats and plans
• Translate development terminology and requirements simply to all audiences
• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, in email and in writing
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of current and long-range municipal planning
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• GIS and Esri applications understanding and implementation, preferred

Education:

• Undergrad degree in Planning or related field required
• Master’s Degree in Planning or related field preferred

Work Experience:

• More than five years of increasingly responsible planning experience in a municipal or county agency required
• More than three years supervisory experience Required
• Private sector role performing land use/site planning and performing similar duties and responsibilities preffered

Certificates and Licenses:

• AICP, with 2 years to acquire required

Work Environment: May experience: Extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

Physical Demands: May include: reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds, Dental, Vision, Life, 401/457, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, Longevity Pay, Recreation Membership.