County of Denver - and County of Denver, Deputy Zoning Administrator – Community

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City and County of Denver, Deputy Zoning Administrator – Community Planning and Development

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About Our Job
The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least two days a week, and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

Please apply to this job as soon as possible if you are interested. This job application will close without further notice.

The City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) is seeking a highly motivated leader to join our Development Services division as a Deputy Zoning Administrator.

In this role you will play a key part in overseeing and implementing effective and fair zoning administration for the City of Denver. This position holds an important leadership role in the Development Services division and the Department. You will influence the complex day-to-day application of zoning rules to new development to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and fairness for our customers. We need a strong, dedicated leader to work hand in hand with our Zoning Administrator to oversee the zoning plan review and permit issuance across four different work teams.

Denver has built a national reputation for groundbreaking planning and zoning work, including the adoption of an innovative form-based zoning code in 2010. Most recently, in 2019, the city adopted Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver, which set a vision for an inclusive, healthy and connected city. Denver Community Planning and Development is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building.

Development Services is charged with administering Denver’s zoning rules through robust permitting and inspection functions, both critical tools in advancing citywide plans. We are committed to cultivating a city of equity, diversity and inclusion and this commitment is woven into our daily work as we support the growth of Denver. Our residents are our customers and we aim to have employees who are as diverse as they are, we believe we are stronger and better public servants when we have different perspectives and unique ways of thinking.

As a Deputy Zoning Administrator, duties would include:

• Collaborate closely with the Zoning Administrator and other Development Services directors, managers, and supervisors to set work program and operational goals and strategies to advance our zoning administration work

• Coordinate with other CPD teams and other City agencies who participate in development review to ensure cross-section collaboration and work program management

• Provide direct oversight and leadership of Development Services’ entire zoning administration work program and provide oversight and supervision of the zoning administration and commercial zoning work groups

• Develop and track performance metrics that measure the success of our zoning administration work program, such as customer satisfaction, staff workload, error-free and on special project progress, etc. Ensure appropriate and consistent engagement with Denver decision-makers and community with a focus on information sharing, education, and solicitation of constructive feedback on current operations

• Leading, inspiring, and empowering employees through close coaching, mentorship and training support

Requirements (Education, Level of Experience, etc.)
About You
To be successful in this role, our Deputy Zoning Administrator will have excellent customer service skill. They will have an innate ability to deal with challenging situations and people with enthusiasm and calmness. As this position interacts with people throughout the Denver community, we are always looking for someone who is bilingual. Please make sure to indicate any languages you…