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Planner I/II

Salary

$60,593.52 - $78,295.30 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07094

Department

Community and Economic Development

Division

Planning & Development

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

8/1/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Perform professional and technical level work in the Community and Economic Development Department, and to provide information and assistance to developers, the business community, and the public on planning, zoning, land use, subdivision, and other planning and development related matters.

The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidates' qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $60.593.52 - $78,295.30 annually. The full range for this role is $60,593.52 - $98,720.17 annually.

Examples of Duties for Success

Planner I:

+ Research, analyze, and interpret social, economic, population, and land use data and trends; establish and maintain a comprehensive database; prepare written reports on various planning matters and elements of the comprehensive plan.

+ Conduct studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development, environmental, and socioeconomic issues.

+ Confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding County long range planning issues, land use regulations, development process, and other long range planning and development policies and standards.

+ Review site development plans and building permit applications for conformance with adopted regulations and standards; perform field inspections regarding land use cases and building permit requirements.

+ Assist in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission Board of Adjustment, and Board of County Commissioners hearings and meetings; prepare research reports and maps; participate in public hearings.

+ Research and draft ordinances for review.

+ Participate in coordinating County planning and development related activities with other departments and outside agencies; coordinate and facilitate pre-application meetings with affected County departments.

+ Coordinate with other governments on land development, land use planning and annexation; represent the County at regional meetings on water quality, transportation, recreational trails, and related planning and development meetings.

+ Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints concerning the County's planning function.

+ Perform professional work related to the County's multi-modal transportation planning efforts and mobility initiatives.

+ Represent the County in various intergovernmental activities and venues related to transportation planning such as at local, county, regional, state, and federal agencies, various boards and commissions, and before local citizens in public meetings and hearings.

+ Implement and enforce the County's Comprehensive Plan, zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, or other land use and development ordinances.

+ Carry out a variety of operational and administrative activities such as assist with Planner of the Day (POD) and land use case referrals.

+ Compile information and make recommendations on special studies, and prepare planning reports, charts, and maps.

+ Assist the general public in the preparation of plans and building permit applications.

+ Conduct inspections to establish compliance with permit conditions, zoning regulations, or citizen complaints.

+ Provide input to cities within the County on projects proposed within the borders of the County.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Planner II:

+ Reviewing site development plans and building permit applications for conformance with adopted regulations and standards; writing staff reports and making presentations before the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment.

+ Researching, analyzing, and interpreting moderately complex development regulations and standards, as well as social, economic, and land use data.

+ Conducting complex studies and needs assessments for the development of programs to address significant development issues.

+ Managing independent special projects under supervision of the Development Review Manager.

+ Conferring with and advising architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding County land use regulations, development processes, and other planning and development policies and standards.

+ Participating in coordinating County planning and development related activities with other departments and outside agencies; coordinating and facilitating pre-application meetings with affected County departments.

+ Answering questions and providing information to the public; investigating complaints and recommending corrective action, as necessary, to resolve complaints concerning the County's planning function.

+ Implementing and enforcing the County's Comprehensive Plan, zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, or other land use and development ordinances.

+ Compiling information and making recommendations on special studies, and preparing planning reports, charts, and, maps.

+ Assisting the general public in the preparation of plans and building permit applications and complaints.

+ Providing input to cities within the County on projects proposed within the borders of the County.

+ Performing other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

Planner I:

+ Understand and implement basic principles and practices of urban planning and development.

+ Apply basic site planning and architectural design principles.

+ Use modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment including computer equipment.

+ Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions.

+ Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.

+ Learn about current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.

+ Learn to interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.

+ Learn to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.

+ Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

+ Computer Skills: Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Planner II:

+ Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and practices of urban planning and development, basic site planning, and architectural design principles.

+ Maintain knowledge of current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the fields of planning, zoning, and development.

+ Learn and maintain knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable land use and land subdivision laws and regulations.

+ Use modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, including computer hardware and software necessary for graphic presentation, mapping, and database management.

+ Maintain knowledge of current social, political, planning, and economic trends.

+ Use principles and practices of urban planning and development, site planning, and architectural design.

+ Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning, and land divisions.

+ Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.

+ Learn about current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.

+ Learn to interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.

+ Learn to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.

+ Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Interpret planning and zoning programs and activities.

+ Effectively administer a variety of land use and development programs and activities.

+ Effectively present information at public hearings and meetings to represent and promote County plans.

+ Identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public, boards, and Commissioners.

+ Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

+ Perform professional planning work under minimum supervision.

+ Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.

+ Research, develop, analyze, write, and submit reports, regulations, plans, and recommendations regarding a variety of planning topics.

+ Enforce ordinances and regulations effectively and tactfully.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Planner I:

+ Experience:

+ One (1) year experience in Urban Planning or a closely related field.

+ Some urban and regional planning and development experience is desirable.

+ Prefer some post-academic experience with GIS.

+ Education and Training:

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field.

+ A Master's Degree is preferred and may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

+ License or Certificate:Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.

+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Special Requirements include the following essential duties, which require these physical abilities and work environment:

+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, and stoop.

+ Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

+ Exposure to outdoor weather conditions occurs on the job.

+ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

+ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

+ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

+ Ability to adjust focus.

Planner II:

+ Experience:

+ Three (3) years of practical planning experience

+ Education and Training:

+ A Bachelors' Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is required.

+ A Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a related field with is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

+ An AICP certification is preferred.

+ License or Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

+ Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Special requirements include the following essential duties, which require these physical abilities and work environment:

+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, and stoop.

+ Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

+ Exposure to outdoor weather conditions occurs on the job.

+ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

+ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

+ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

+ Ability to adjust focus.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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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. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Please indicate how you meet the minimum requirements for this role.

+ I possess a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field AND I have at least one (1) year of experience in urban planning or a closely related field.

+ I possess a master's degree in a related field AND I have at least 6 months of related experience.

+ An equivalent combination of work experience and education.

+ None of the above.

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If you selected "an equivalent combination of work experience and education," please explain your experience and education. If not, please write "N/A."

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This role requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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What interests you most about the field of current planning?

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Describe your previous planning experience, including internships.

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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