Senior Planner III: Complex Projects & Leadership

Weld County Government; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Government seeks a Planner III to lead complex planning projects and coordinate with multiple agencies. The role involves presenting findings, guiding lower-level staff, and contributing to long-range planning efforts in a county setting.

The incumbent will mentor junior planners, manage diverse assignments, and support grants and regulatory compliance within county regulations, ensuring high-quality planning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field.
• 8 years of practical experience in a public sector planning office.
• Master’s Degree in planning, landscape area, or related field.
• 10+ years of practical experience in a public sector planning office.
• Strong writing and communication skills; articulate ideas clearly.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and coordinate with County departments.
• Proficient in planning principles and applicable codes and regulations.
• Experience applying planning specializations (historic preservation, economic development, transportation planning, or environmental planning).
• Knowledge of graphic and illustrative presentation principles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, GIS, internet apps, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Performs and manages complex professional planning projects, research and analysis.
• Performs planning duties related to grant administration and other department projects.
• Assists in reviewing the work of planning personnel for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists code compliance on actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of permit regulations.
• Prepares and presents reports and presentations relating to planning projects.
• Handles and processes current land use cases and assists with long-range planning.
• Adheres to Weld County Code of Conduct and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Public speaking

Research analysis

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in planning

Master’s Degree in planning (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Database management

Website development

Job description

Weld County Government seeks a Planner III to lead complex planning projects and coordinate with multiple agencies. The role involves presenting findings, guiding lower-level staff, and contributing to long-range planning efforts in a county setting.

The incumbent will mentor junior planners, manage diverse assignments, and support grants and regulatory compliance within county regulations, ensuring high-quality planning outcomes.