JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

The Planner III performs a lead role within the Planning and Development Department and acts as a mentor and resource for Planner I and II employees regarding project review and processing, policy interpretation, agenda setting and review, and provides direction on the day-to-day operations of the department. The Planner III will work under the direct supervision of the Director to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Town of Johnstown retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

• Leads project management of development review and approval process from pre-app to permits to acceptance, with a high level of resourcefulness, trustworthiness, and ability to successfully manage multiple high priority and timely items at one time: while assisting and supporting other planners with project management tasks.
• Coordinates, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates technical aspects of complex land use and development applications, including, but not limited to: annexation, zoning, subdivision, site plan, uses by special review, variances, and referrals from surrounding jurisdictions.
• Prepares concise professional staff reports, supplemental materials, and presentations to internal and external advisory boards, such as Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment/Appeals, and outside groups with whom the Town collaborates.
• Provides guidance and support to other planners related to customer-service duties, including responding to on-call questions, records management, applying the code, and other similar situations.
• Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations, including the Town's comprehensive plan, municipal development codes, guidelines, and standards and specifications.
• Reads and interprets complex agreements and contracts to ascertain their application to a specific development project and developer obligations.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues.
• Assists the Police Department with compliance/enforcement issues on code complaints and new/aging developments to educate and obtain compliance-approved plans and Town codes and standards.
• Evaluates and prepares recommendations for updates to Town's comprehensive plan and other long-range plans, development code, and other regulations, and guidelines.
• Researches and generates records and reports on local demographics and development activity for administration and outside agencies.
• Attends evening meetings, as directed.
• Performs research methods and discovers sources of information related to urban growth and development, economic development, Town demographics, housing, etc.
• Required to drive a vehicle to perform field inspections or attend meetings.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the Town.
• Assists other Town departments, as necessary.
• Participates in ongoing learning and development activities for personal and professional growth.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in planning or related field with a minimum of four years of experience in municipal planning or as a consultant performing land use/site planning in performance of similar duties and responsibilities OR Bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of six years of professional planning experience required.
• AICP certification required.
• Previous face-to-face customer service experience required.
• Development project review experience required.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.