Public Information Planner I (On-Call Planner)
Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department is seeking to hire a Public Information Planner I (On-Call Planner) to join a team committed to providing the best in public service and ensuring a viable, sustainable, and safe future. The position is on the Code Compliance and Public Information Team, which works collaboratively under the direction of the Planning Division Manager and Deputy Director.
This is an entry-level, highly visible position that has daily interaction with members of the public, various design professionals, and other county staff. The position performs a range of work in land use planning, development review, and code compliance and primarily responds to public inquiries about development and the Land Use Code.
This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of 2045 13th Street, Boulder, CO, 80302. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $58,704.00 - $71,628.00 Annually
Classification Salary Range: $58,704.00 - $84,552.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: January 17th
- First Round Interviews: January 24th
- Reference Check: January 25th
Examples of Duties
- Assists members of the public, often serving as their first point of contact, by answering inquiries by providing information concerning county regulations and permit requirements as well as policies, procedures, and programs
- Researches prior departmental decisions and actions applicable to specific requests
- Assist with planning research, building permit review, other background and information support
- Provides information related to the Boulder County Land Use Code, the Building Code, the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan, and other County policies and regulations to the public, other County staff, and various outside professionals in a clear, concise manner
- Creates informational documents and other guidance for use by the public, which explains departmental procedures
- Organizes and participates in public meetings on various land use and zoning topics
- Utilizes County-specific database and other software to maintain files and docket related information
- Conducts pre-application meetings with potential applicants to identify appropriate planning processes for proposed development, provide site-specific information, and answer any questions the applicant may have
- Processes development review applications and permit reviews as necessary
- May be reassigned to other duties during disasters, emergency situations, or other events
- Performs related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in planning or related field, such as but not limited to landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, real estate development, or environmental policy or planning, AND one year of professional experience in urban, rural, regional, transportation, parks or community planning, or other related field.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of nine college credits in planning related coursework and three years of professional experience in urban, rural, regional, transportation, parks or community planning, or other related field.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
- A job offer is contingent on passing a criminal background investigation
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, both inside and outside the organization.
- Understands and applies the principles, practices, and procedures related to planning and zoning administration and building permit processing.
- Responds to and works tactfully in contentious situations.
- Learns quickly, applies critical thinking solutions, and understands complex processes and procedures.
- Has a desire to serve the public.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Able to prepare and make formal presentations to a variety of audiences.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.