Planner, Government, Environmental & Urban Planning

Job Description

Full Salary Range: $26.57 – $38.53 hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.57 - $33.13 hourly

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).

The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

The Planner I reviews and processes land use and zoning requests, and processes citizen and applicant inquiries. Planner I understands complex procedures, regulations, code requirements, and conducts site inspections associated with land development or use requests. In addition, the Planner I negotiates with applicants to seek solutions to issues or concerns. Planner I provides general support for on-call inquiries.

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• One (1) year of experience working in the public sector or for a municipality in planning.
• AICP certification or ability to obtain in one (1) year.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• ArcGIS or ArcGIS Urban experience.
• Urban Design experience.
• Specialized expertise in community engagement, project management, process improvement, digital engagement, or graphic communication.
• Experience in permitting and development review processes.

• Skill communicating using a telephone and in person
• Skill with making presentations
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material
• Ability to handle a high workload, diverse demands, and diverse deadlines effectively
• Ability to use a personal computer
• Ability to travel and tour land-use sites

• Review and process land use and zoning requests
• Receive citizen and applicant inquiries
• Provide information by email, telephone and in person
• Explain and understand complex procedures, regulations, and code requirements
• Conduct site inspections associated with land development or use requests
• Manage files for assigned current planning and other land use applications and requests
• Negotiate with applicants to seek solutions to issues or concerns using individual judgment;
• Research and report on requests and special projects
• Learn, apply, and communicate municipal code regulations
• Evaluate land use requests
• Prepare staff analysis and appropriate conclusions to each case handled
• Produce written documents with clearly organized information
• Support Planning Department staff in special projects
• Complete permitting activities for compliance with Development Code.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Category A-Standard Local Travel:
This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work…