Planner I/II/Senior - Current Planning

Thornton is looking for an enthusiastic planner to join the Current Planning division in the City Development Department. The Current Planning group is small, passionate about improving the lives of the community, and has a collaborative leadership environment. Everyone’s contribution is valued. The City Development Department emphasizes a positive overall work experience, including a work-life balance through flexible/hybrid work schedules, professional and personal training opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Work examples will be requested from candidates who are interviewed for this position. The level the successful candidate will be hired at depends on their experience, education, and qualifications. The target hiring range and full pay ranges are: Planner I (non-exempt) target hiring range: $36.54 - $42.39 per hour Planner I (non-exempt) full pay range: $36.54 - $48.24 per hour Planner II (non-exempt) target hiring range: $39.10 - $45.36 per hour Planner II (non-exempt) full pay range: $39.10 - $51.62 per hour Senior Planner (exempt) target hiring range: $93,134 - $108,035 annually Senior Planner (exempt) full pay range: $93,134 - $122,937 annually The City of Thornton offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off accruals, and a comprehensive wellness program. Hybrid working options and flexible schedules are available as approved. GENERAL SUMMARY Under specified direction, performs professional-level work in development review for the city of Thornton. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or II or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience. The Planner I/II is also flexibly linked to the Senior Planner. Planner I: Under general supervision, incumbents entering this class have limited related work experience. Work performed at this level is routine and moderately complex. Generally, work is closely observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Planner II: Under direction, work performed at this level is more complex in nature. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class and to work with considerable independence and initiative. Senior Planner: Under direction, performs advanced and complex professional work in planning and development for the city of Thornton, including either current or long-range planning, or both functions with considerable independence and initiative. This position is flexibly linked to the Planner I/II series. (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Planner I/II: Performs professional work in current planning. Analyzes and reviews development proposals or applications including but not limited to zoning requests, conceptual site plans, subdivisions, architectural reviews, development permits, variance applications, minor building permits, and temporary use permits for compliance with appropriate planning principles, regulations, and policies. Manages the review of metropolitan districts; conducts meetings with property owners and their representatives during the application period. Reviews and analyzes applications for the metropolitan districts for compliance with appropriate planning principles, state and local regulations and policies. Organizes and facilitates meetings with developers and community groups to introduce and discuss new development proposals and planning projects. Answers planning, zoning and development process questions from citizens, developers and other agencies. Advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public on the City's Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, development process, policies, procedures, standards and other land use matters including the current zoning of property. May assist in research of these matters. Conducts field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and conditions. Reviews and approves building permits for zoning compliance. Researches and writes Development Code Amendments, including text amendments and the creation of new zoning districts. Designs and prepares illustrative and graphic presentation materials for public hearings and meetings; utilizes the City's GIS map programs. Collects, records, and maintains databases of statistical and demographic information. Retrieves, manipulates, and summarizes information for planning reports. Prepares articles and correspondence related to planning issues or projects. Prepares technical staff reports for elected and appointed boards and committees. Participates in regional planning efforts and federal census processes. Researches local, regional and national planning issues. Researches and advises department on use of federal programs and funding. Presents to the Planning Commission, City Council, or other boards and commissions. Facilitate resolution of conflicting views on projects and negotiate and prepare developer agreements and contracts. Updates job knowledge continuously regarding planning methods, design criteria, city zoning, land use regulations and long-range planning matters. May acts as City Development representative at city events and festivals. Maintains case files and ensures files are clean and contain the required information. May mentor and assist in training less experienced planners. Performs other duties as assigned. Senior Planner: Analyzes and reviews development proposals or applications such as annexations, zoning requests, subdivisions, and development permits for compliance with appropriate planning principles, regulations and policies. Formulates recommendations regarding planning issues. Prepares reports explaining proposed projects, problem areas, and proposed solutions. Provides assistance to developers, architects, land planners, attorneys, and the public regarding the development process, zoning issues, and planning matters. Manages the review of development proposals; conducts pre-development meetings with land use planners, architects and the public; holds ongoing meetings with developers, consultants and owners during the application period. Researches and defines code requirements pertinent to development applications. Negotiates with applicants, developers and other city departments regarding development requirements to obtain quality projects. Facilitates resolutions to conflicting views on projects; negotiates and prepares developer agreements and contracts. Reviews and approves building permits for zoning compliance. Conducts site visits and field inspections of development projects to verify compliance with codes and approved permits. Collects, records, and maintains databases of statistical and demographic information utilizing the city's mapping program. Retrieves, manipulates, and summarizes information for planning reports. Prepares articles and correspondence related to planning issues and projects. Prepares technical staff reports and gives presentations to the Planning Commission, Development Permits and Appeals Board, City Council, and other boards and commissions. Serves as staff liaison and conducts meetings for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Prepares elements of the comprehensive plan, master plans and special studies; analyzes socio-economic forecasts, population and trends, and compiles technical information on findings. Prepares ordinance revisions. Participates in regional planning efforts and researches local, regional, and national planning issues. Researches and advises department on use of federal programs and funds. Manages the review of metropolitan districts; conducts meetings with property owners and their representatives during the application period. Reviews and analyzes applications for metropolitan districts for compliance with appropriate planning principles, state and local regulations and policies. Administers federal and other housing-related funding programs. Conducts research and prepares recommendations on housing-related issues. Utilizes GIS to produce maps. Conducts physical and socioeconomic surveys. 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