Strategic 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

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