PLANNING MANAGER

Clear Creek County; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Clear Creek County is seeking a Planning Manager to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Planning Department in Colorado. The role supervises a team of professional planners, oversees development reviews, zoning and long-range planning, and coordinates with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

The Planning Manager leads departmental goals, mentors staff, and serves as a project manager for major land use cases, while supporting the

Qualifications

• Requires a public administration/planning-related degree and relevant experience.
• Five years of land use planning experience in local government, including at least two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Planning department staff, including training, assigning work, and evaluating performance.
• Manages long-range planning functions and code enforcement activities.
• Oversees development review caseloads and staff reports for accuracy and adherence to planning principles.
• Leads administration of land use regulations and processes (zoning, subdivision, 1041, TDR, etc.).
• Coordinates with boards, commissions, and external review agencies; presents reports and recommendations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strategic leadership

Education

BS/BA in Public Administration, Planning, Urban Design or related degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the Planning Department, ensuring a high level of service to residents across all areas of the Department. The Planning Manager manages a team of professional planners working collaboratively with internal and external review agencies, involving work in development review, administration of land use regulations, and aspects of long-range planning. Oversees and performs the most challenging and complex professional planning work.

Benefits

• Clear Creek County offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; county-paid life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings account options; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources; telehealth services; and voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.
• Benefit eligibility is based on position and scheduled hours; not all positions qualify for the full benefits package.
• Sworn Sheriff's Office Positions Only: Enhanced retirement benefits through FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association) are available.

Principal Job Duties

• Exercises direct supervision over Planning department staff, including coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status, and disciplinary action, and evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher-level supervisor/manager, and approving time off.
• Supervises long-range planner and long-range planning functions.
• Supervises Code Enforcement Officer and code enforcement functions.
• Supervises current planning team, including managing development review caseload, assigning cases to planners, reviewing staff reports for accuracy and use of planning principles, and supporting staff during presentations at public hearings.
• Manages the administration of all County land use regulations and procedures (zoning, subdivision, 1041, TDR, etc.)
• Seeks ways to improve and standardize development application review and processing.
• Assesses needs of staff and operations and designs, implements, coordinates, and administers employee and resource development programs.
• Leads in the development, refinement, and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Acts as a resource or expert, providing training and coaching to staff.
• Serves as project manager, and occasionally lead planner, for major planning projects and land use cases.
• Serves as lead staff to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, including the preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations, when required.
• Oversees planning staff who serve as liaisons to other commissions and committees.
• Oversees and participates in various project teams, committees, or boards related to department activities and responsibilities.
• Responds to requests for information from community members, developers, and others for a wide variety of inquiries including, but not limited to, county plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and development applications.
• Participates in work sessions and public hearings with the Board of County Commissioners, and provides professional recommendations when appropriate.
• Coordinates planning activities and builds partnerships with other division programs, other County departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
• Serves as records custodian, ensuring that all land use records are accurate and complete.
• Assists in forecasting annual budget and operational needs and provides budget recommendations to Director.
• May oversee, comment on, or otherwise contribute to a variety of related special projects and studies dealing with land use, zoning, development, demographics, economics, housing, and natural resources.
• Develops yearly work plans for the program and provides input to setting objectives and priorities for Department activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Required Experience / Education

• BS/BA in Public Administration, Planning, Urban Design or a related degree, and experience within the sphere of responsibility, or equivalent combination of education and experience equal to both required education and required experience.
• Five (5) years of land use planning experience in a local government environment, including a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities, is required