Senior Planner & Development Lead

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The City of Greeley is seeking a Principal Planner to lead day-to-day operations within the Community Development Department’s Planning Division. The role focuses on guiding development review or long-range planning, with potential supervision of junior staff and interns.

The incumbent should have strong writing, organizational, public outreach, and analytical skills, and will report to the Planning Manager. AICP certification and bilingual abilities are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Planning or related field.
• Six years of community development/planning experience.
• AICP certification or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership and project management support for planning initiatives.
• Manages complex, high-profile or sensitive planning projects; sets priorities, schedules, and allocates resources.
• Prepares for and presents at Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council, and community meetings.
• Responds to citizen and applicant inquiries; explains complex procedures, regulations, and policy issues.
• Negotiates with applicants to resolve land use concerns and supports collaborative solutions.
• Reviews land use and zoning applications, including conducting site inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Public outreach

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Planning or related field

AICP certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Urban

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Greeley is seeking a Principal Planner to lead day-to-day operations within the Community Development Department’s Planning Division. The role focuses on guiding development review or long-range planning, with potential supervision of junior staff and interns.

The incumbent should have strong writing, organizational, public outreach, and analytical skills, and will report to the Planning Manager. AICP certification and bilingual abilities are valued assets.