Strategic Planning Manager - Urban Development & Policy

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greeley seeks a Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division, overseeing long-range planning, landscape architecture, and historic preservation within the Community Development Department. The role will guide staff, respond to inquiries, and present to the community, Planning Commission, and City Council.

This position emphasizes policy integration and timely, high-quality planning work. You will coordinate with internal and external partners, manage the development review process,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban or park planning, civil engineering, construction management, natural resources, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in community development / planning.
• AICP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervises Planning Division staff.
• Leads development review process with City’s Development Review Team.
• Manages Planning Division operations and coordinates with City departments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban or park planning, civil engineering, construction management, natural resources, or related field

AICP Certification

Master's degree in landscape architecture, urban or park planning, civil engineering, construction management, natural resources, or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

Project management software

Grant management

Design/graphic tools

Job description

The City of Greeley seeks a Planning Manager to lead the Planning Division, overseeing long-range planning, landscape architecture, and historic preservation within the Community Development Department. The role will guide staff, respond to inquiries, and present to the community, Planning Commission, and City Council.

This position emphasizes policy integration and timely, high-quality planning work. You will coordinate with internal and external partners, manage the development review process,