JOB DESCRIPTION

WHO ARE WE?

Bordering Denver to the south, the City of Englewood is a vibrant city of over 34,000 residents and over 2,100 businesses. It is a tight-knit community with a small city atmosphere, yet has all of the benefits associated with the larger Denver metropolitan area. The city is served by light rail and bus transit systems linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations, including Denver International Airport. The city owns a golf course, water park, and 17 programmed parks.

Over 700 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees work for the city, which is a full-service city, providing policing, water, sewer, and other services to the community. Voters elect a seven member City Council which sets policies, makes laws (ordinance) and approves the city's budget. The Council appoints a City Attorney and a City Manager, who is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the city's departments.

Englewood has a detailed, visionary strategic plan that runs through 2025 with several exciting initiatives and programs, including:

• Implementing of a sustainability program including the implementation of a low-waste event policy; creation of a "Green Team" to engage employees in sustainability efforts; and developing and implementing a electric vehicle plan;
• Encouraging community wellbeing for all, including programs for teens and tweens, active and robust library programming, and making programs at the Golf Course and other programs as accessible as possible;
• Providing job training programs and initiatives to encourage vibrant business areas across the city, including the establishment of unique programs designed, through job training, to assist people who are housing vulnerable and experiencing homelessness; and
• Developing and implementing strategies to seek out funding sources to improve our roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Community Development Department facilitates the physical development of the community, with a focus on engaging and regulating private sector development and investment within the community. The department's 17 professional staff members coordinate the City of Englewood's projects and programs in key areas. These include planning (current and long range), building (permitting, licensing and inspections), housing (income qualified rehabilitation), redevelopment and economic development. The department is currently working on many of the community's legacy defining initiatives, including:

• Implementation of the revised Unified Development Code/Title 16 (the city's development code adopted in 2023);
• The redevelopment of the commercial heart of the community, with a focus on the transformation of CityCenter, which was the first large scale transit-oriented development in the Denver region;
• Preparing a supplemental update of Englewood Forward, the City's comprehensive plan; and
• Implementing the City's 10-year economic development strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARIES

The Community Development Department is looking to fill the Long-Range Planner role with any one of the following position levels. Please apply for the level that is most appropriate based on your level of qualifications and your objectives.

The Planner I performs entry-level professional and technical planning work under the supervision of the Planning Manager. Coordinates and manages land use application case work, permit review, and may assist in the preparation of long range plans and development review team meetings. Prepares and presents staff reports, ordinances, recommendations and research for special studies or assignments. Acts as a staff resource to a variety of boards or committees.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field; Master's Degree in related field preferred
• Work Experience: A minimum of zero years up to three years of professional planning experience
• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Candidate status preferred
• Salary Range: $59,261 - $88,892

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

The Planner II performs mid-level professional and technical planning work under the supervision of the Planning Manager. Coordinates and manages land use application case work, permit review, and may assist in the preparation of long range plans and development review team meetings. Prepares and presents staff reports, ordinances, recommendations and research for special studies or assignments. Acts as a staff resource to a variety of boards or committees.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field; Master's Degree in related field preferred
• Work Experience: A minimum of three years to six years of professional planning experience
• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Candidate status preferred
• Salary Range: $66,966 - $100,448

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

The Senior Planner performs high-level professional planning work under minimal supervision from the Planning Manager. Assists the Director, Planning Manager and Community Development staff through research, outreach, coordination, communication, design, education, planning, and regulations that support City objectives. Coordinates complex and difficult projects and issues and manages land use application case work, permit review, and may assist in the preparation of long range plans and participate in development review team meetings.. Acts as a staff resource to a variety of boards or committees and other departments.

• Education: Master's Degree in Planning or related field
• Work Experience: A minimum of six years to ten years of professional planning experience
• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Candidate status required
• Salary Range: $75,671 - $113,507

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

The Principal Planner performs high-level professional planning work under minimal supervision from the Planning Manager. Assists the Director, Planning Manager and Community Development staff through research, outreach, coordination, communication, design, education, planning, and regulations that support City objectives. Coordinates complex and difficult projects and issues and manages land use application case work, permit review, and may lead the preparation of long range plans and participate in development review team meetings. Prepares and presents staff reports, ordinances, recommendations and research for special studies or assignments. Acts as a staff resource to a variety of boards or committees, other departments, and junior staff members.

• Education: Master's Degree in Planning or related field
• Work Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional planning experience
• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Candidate status required
• Salary Range: $85,508 - $128,263

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

JOB DETAILS

For the full posting, please visit the City of Englewood Career Opportunities webpage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• 12 Paid Holidays

Please visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• 12 Paid Holidays

Please visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.