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WATER PLANNER LAND USE

WATER PLANNER LAND USE

County Of Elbert CoKiowa, CO, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

  • This position may be filled as a part-time or full-time role

Performs technical reviews of land use applications and works to identify and promote best practices for integrating land use and water planning; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and may present to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); provides customer service to citizens, landowners, and developers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Integrating Water into comprehensive planning ensures that land use decisions and future development are water-conscious,.
  • Determining water impacts of land use to gauge how different land uses and development types impact water demand and water quality, helping to identify possible problems and create solutions.
  • Work with DOLA and CWCB to obtain resources to support the implementation of land and water planning strategies.
  • May exercise indirect supervision over lower-level professional or administrative staff.
  • Accepts, reviews, and evaluates various land use applications; prepares and presents staff reports, including analysis and recommendations.
  • Assists in the analysis and drafting or refinement of land use regulations and procedures.
  • Assists in the development and updating of the County Master Plan and Area Plans, including implementation strategies and action steps to achieve plan goals.
  • Assists in the development and execution of methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adopted regulations, procedures, plans, programs, and strategies.
  • Conducts complex planning studies on a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to land use, zoning, population and economic trends, natural resource protection, housing needs and affordability, and growth management.
  • Conducts meetings involving the public, special interest groups, County staff, County boards and commissions, and any others as assigned.
  • Coordinates planning activities with other Federal, State, and County departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
  • Responds to requests for information from citizens, developers, and others for a wide variety of inquiries, including but not limited to County plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and pending development and building permit applications.
  • Negotiates with developers and customers to protect environmental concerns, including natural resources, wetland, and wildlife habitats; reviews development proposals as needed to ensure compliance with County Environmental Regulations.
  • May assist in writing grant applications and monitoring funds for appropriate use.
  • As assigned, serves as staff to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other commissions and committees, including preparation of reports and recommendations.
  • Performs special studies and projects, and duties as assigned and required.

    • EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and three years of experience in land use planning, or Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field and two years of experience in land use planning. ( Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and certification will qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be six years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning or a related field.)
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desired.
  • Familiarity with utilities and water planning
  • Experience with water planning practices and principles

    • KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Understanding of the land use section of the Colorado Water Plan
  • Knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
  • Understanding of local government
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics.
  • Knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of the planning profession and development process, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret county and state land use regulations, studies, reports, land development plans / plats, technical procedures, governmental regulations, architectural, building, construction, and site plans.
  • Ability to research, prepare, and analyze technical reports, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to understand and manage sensitive or controversial political situations.
  • Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement within policy guidelines.
  • Ability to work individually or in a team environment.
  • Ability to consider a situation from many competing points of view.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive community relations and interact effectively with citizens, staff, BOCC, Planning Commission, various officials, and organizations.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks while providing superior client service.
  • Good written and oral communication skills, including writing, editing, and preparing land-use documents, staff reports, and presenting information at public meetings.
  • Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Must have analytical and decision-making skills and be able to communicate them clearly;
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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