Program Manager; Regional Planning

The hiring salary range for this position is $4,308.33 - $5,383.71/semi-monthly or $8,616.66 - $10,767.42/month depending on qualifications.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is looking for a Program Manager to help local governments and other planning partners implement the region’s long-range plan, Metro Vision. DRCOG adopted the first Metro Vision plan in 1997, building on a legacy of regional planning that dates back to 1955. Throughout its history, DRCOG’s regional planning efforts have connected growth, transportation, housing, and sustainability.

DRCOG works with individual communities to advance Metro Vision outcomes and objectives through a variety of approaches and at different paces, creating collective impact across the region. If you have experience managing projects, a passion for partnering with local governments, a desire to help improve quality of life in the vibrant Denver region, and an interest in leading a team of practicing planners.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions.

DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do. Employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.

• SUPERVISE:
  Directs staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• LEAD:
  Directs the activities of a function and/or program which includes developing, approving, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, policies, procedures, systems, standards, or service offerings; ensures compliance of function/program goals, policies and performance expectations.
• RESOURCE:
  Develops and oversees assigned budgets; allocates resources; reviews and approves justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.
• COLLABORATE:
  Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; communicates with internal and external groups regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned program; negotiates and manages contracts terms and activities when necessary.
• ADVISE:
  Reviews and approves a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; makes decisions or provides recommendations based on findings; serve as an advisor to the organization’s executive team.
• PRACTICE:
  Acts as a technical resource and subject matter expert within assigned program or function; performs staff work and duties for the most difficult and complex situations and cases.
• Provides leadership on efforts to update and adapt Metro Vision, DRCOG’s long-range plan for growth and development of the Denver region.
• Facilitates efforts to help local governments and other partners implement Metro Vision.
• Provides leadership and coordination for technical assistance programs for member governments.
• Fosters a healthy community of planning practice that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing among local government officials, staff and other regional planning partners.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships to advance and sustain the collective impact commitment described in Metro Vision.
• Leads a team of planners building the capacity and capabilities of local governments and other stakeholders to implement…