Performs technical planning work in the Planning and Development Department. Work involves performing technical planning assignment in zoning, land use and other areas of the department. Work requires application of technical planning methods and procedures to routine and standard situations. An employee handles normal recurring assignments on their own, referring new and unusual matters or policy questions to others.

****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

• Accepts and reviews land use applications.
• Performs “Planner of the Day” duties.
• Explains land use codes and other requirements to developers and the public.
• Conducts subdivision and zoning research to determine compliance.
• Assists in reviewing and issuing administrative approvals.
• Generates and updates zoning maps; updates planning database.
• Conducts staff reviews of land use cases including preliminary verifications and research, on-site inspections and preparation of written staff reviews.
• Assists other planning staff as assigned.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in urban planning, social science, geography or related field preferred

• Minimum of one year experience in land use development, planning or related field required
• Experience in local government that involved heavy public contact preferred

• Must successfully pass background check.

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Bldg)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2023

HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day (observed) - January 2nd
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 16th
• Presidents' Day - February 20th
• Memorial Day - May 29th
• Juneteenth Day (observed) - June 19th
• Independence Day - July 4th
• Day before Labor Day - September 1st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day - September 4th
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 2nd
• Halloween - October 31st (Early Release At 3:00pm)
• Veterans Day (observed) -

(optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans