Job description

Apply By:
04/23/23

Division:
Open Space Division

Management Level:
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:
Jefferson County Open Space division is seeking a Planner to join the team!

The Planner is responsible for supporting and managing long-term and short-term park projects, various plan updates, and new property proposal evaluations for Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS). This position provides information for, coordinates, and facilitates meetings with a diverse set of in-house teams, external agencies, and consultants, as well as a diverse collection of community partners and park visitors.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has planning and design experience in landscape architecture, conservation planning, urban and regional planning, or environmental design. Additionally, the team is seeking someone who is able to support planning efforts with graphics that communicate high level ideas, long-term project visions, and conceptual design solutions to a broad range of audiences. This could include GIS based existing conditions mapping, infographics for public distribution, or high-level spatial concepts. This role requires skill in data gathering and analysis, the planning process, and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners. This position is often public facing and will support public engagement efforts for plans and projects.

Join an innovative team working to protect, preserve and provide open spaces throughout the county. Jeffco prides itself on creating work-life balance, stability, and career growth and development, while your work enriches the lives of our residents and makes it possible to enjoy the natural beauty around us.

Schedule: This position follows a hybrid and flexible work schedule that requires two days in the office each week and the option to work a four-day week, Monday through Thursday.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties

Support long-term planning efforts, including updates to organizational strategic plan, countywide plans, and park and land management plans; support public engagement efforts on planning projects, representing JCOS at external meetings with partners, community groups and involved citizens.

Provide graphic support for planning projects that effectively communicate existing conditions, externalities, site analysis, project vision, and possible design solutions.

Identify and document opportunities and constraints in the development of conceptual site plans for park development; facilitate team meetings to gain consensus on agreed upon plan; draft existing conditions reports and engages in due diligence for priority capital projects; demonstrate proficiency in research, obtain data and develop deliverables based on organizational business needs

Simultaneously oversee and monitor multiple projects of small to medium size and complexity; effectively administer contracts with consultants through the procurement process; craft scopes of work for consultants; develop cost estimates in concert with subject matter experts, and engage in budget schedule and scope monitoring related to consultant contracts.

Coordinate with various JCOS teams, other county divisions, and external partners, including topic specialists on JCOS plans and projects;

Coordinate JCOS comments and coordination on land use regulation updates and county plan updates impacting open space parks; facilitate the processing of Jefferson County Planning and Zoning land use referrals impacting JCOS lands.

Evaluate property proposals for new land acquisition, including use of GIS software for map making and analysis; Engage in applied use of open space land acquisition criteria; lead field visits with various JCOS team representatives to potential new open space lands and compilation of staff comments; prepare staff reports and present staff recommendations to JCOS Management Team and JCOS Advisory Committee, generating all necessary related mapping, photo compilation and other analysis related to property proposal evaluation.

Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment; work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals; use professional judgement to produce quality work products within tight time constraints.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:
One year of work-related experience in public sector planning or preparing design graphics, open space or park planning or a similar field AND

Bachelor’s Degree in landscape architecture, conservation planning, urban and regional planning, environmental policy, or another related field.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred - Master’s Degree in related field

Preferred - Five or more years of work experience

Preferred – Work experience in park and open space design

Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, Rhino or Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office

Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Team Player: Effective collaborator, willing to listen and learn from others

Ability to hit the ground running and move from high-level goals to implementation

Additional Job Information:
Must have a valid driver's license; if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date, and you must not have any major violations or DUI, DWI, DWAI convictions.

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.

How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:
County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org

Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Engineering & Construction Services

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