Planner I - Aspen, United States - City of Aspen

Description

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

Job Title: Planner I
Department: Community Development
Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.70/hour - $35.66/hour
Salary Range: $31.70/hour - $47.55/hour

Position Summary: This position works with other members of the land use planning team (12 members in total) under the larger umbrella of Aspen's Community Development department (Planning, Building, Environmental Health and Sustainability). Performs intermediate, professional-level planning and zoning work and technical duties to provide support and service to the public, to members of the Community Development department and other City agencies in a manner consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Works under the supervision and general direction of either the Planning Director or Principal Planner.
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Essential Job Functions:
Customer Service and Records Keeping
Serves as a primary 'planner of the day' providing exemplary customer service to the public in person, by phone and via email, by answering technical questions related to land use code, official zone district map, and departmental procedures. Confers with applicants and the public to explain, interpret, and discuss regulations, plans, and polices as they relate to proposed development, and provides verbal and written communication as needed. Maintains records and files for data tracking purposes according to departmental procedures.
Land Use Planning
Performs intermediate, professional level planning work, including participating in zoning support and special projects within long-range planning and historic preservation functions. Processes minor land use cases, such as administrative Planned Development and Environmentally Sensitive Area reviews, acts as a primary reviewer for Residential Design Standards compliance and assists more senior level staff on major land use cases. The Planner I position is expected to apply professional judgement and navigate ambiguity in responding to a range of complex land use issues.
Zoning Support
Conducts plan review of building permits for zoning compliance. Works with customers and city referral agencies to bring projects into compliance with city codes and land use approvals. Provides final zoning approval on zoning permits as assigned. Provides zoning research, field inspections, and documentation, or analysis of current conditions for zoning enforcement.

City Organizational Values:
Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.
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Core Competencies:
Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:

Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
* Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
* Building/Construction Systems: Knowledge of or ability to learn zoning regulations, laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules as applicable to the Community Development Department.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or related field.

Experience: One to three years of professional experience in municipal, county or private sector planning. (A Master's Degree may be substituted for two years of experience.)
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms. Experience using Salesforce platform is desired, but not required. Graphic Design skills are desired, but not required
Licenses & Certifications:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
Pursuit of AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification will be encouraged.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:
* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
* Evenings/Weekends may be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment:
* Indoors: Office environment.
* Outdoors/Off-Site: Attends open houses and visits to housing units. Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.