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Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving permit applications, determining permit fees, processing permits, and serving as a coordinator to new Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI), Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC) and Building requirements.\nAdditionally, this role serves as a primary public interface-answering complex inquiries, researching historical records, and explaining code interpretations especially in relation to WUI and WRC. In alignment with Jefferson County’s strategic infrastructure and public safety priorities (such as those supported by revenue retention measure 1A), this position supports the essential public services, roads, and wildfire mitigation systems that keep our communities safe, well-maintained, and comfortable for future generations.\nSCHEDULE:\nThis position operates on a hybrid, four day work week typically Monday-Thursday.\nCOMPENSATION:\nHiring Range: $70,150.00-$71,150.00 USD Salary\nCompensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.\nBENEFITS:\nJefferson 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, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nReceive inquiries by telephone and in person, providing information based on considerable knowledge of Division activities as well as building codes and permits. Refer callers to appropriate personnel, as necessary. Route messages for Division personnel. Research inquiries from the public via computer, active files and archived records. Explain code interpretations. Determine inspection sequences. Perform general problem solving. \nAssist contractors, homeowners, and the public in person at the front counter. Respond to inquiries regarding building codes, Defensible Space Permitting, Wildfire Urban Interface and building permits. Prepare and issue permits, review compliance and inspect landscaping and forest mitigation(s). \nProcess permits by reviewing for adherence to regulations. Evaluate land use and development proposals. Understand the characteristics of the development proposal and decide what regulations and policies are appropriate to apply to a case or property. Ensure proposals are within zoning regulations. Resolve proposal issues. \nResearch and manage AE, MVR, SE, and other administrative cases. Simple BOA cases (consent Agenda). Comment and provide professional input on development cases. \nUse computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/ or retrieve information. Summarize data in standardized permit reports, including semi-annual and annual reports. \nUse computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet, and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and retrieve information. Summarize data in standardized permit reports, including semi-annual and annual reports, to ensure transparent tracking of county development and infrastructure metrics. \nProcess materials from typed or handwritten copy. Use a variety of complicated formats for preparing correspondence, permits, certificates of occupancy, inspection tickets, labels, reports, and records. Ensure correctness of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. \nEstablish and maintain a variety of tangible files. Scan, file and retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary. \nOther duties as assigned. \nQUALIFICATIONS:\nResearch 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.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use, Planning, Urban & Regional Planning or similar\nExperience: Minimum one year \n*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred \n3+ years experience\nDemonstrated ability to perform independently\nExperience processing complex rezoning cases\nExperience with high-level support of regulation and long-range projects\nAbility to work on multiple complex projects at one time\nPermit experience.\nPlanning / development review experience\nExperience giving high-quality presentations to boards and commissions.\nStrong writing skills, especially on reports dealing with complex issues of local importance\nExperience mentoring less experienced staff\nAmerican Planning Association (APA) membership preferred at hire\nAbility to Explain Complex Information to varying audiences\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nDriver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. \nPre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. \nAccommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. \nAPPLICATION:\nApply Now! Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities\nWe encourage all qualified applicants to apply!\nPlease submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date.\nA resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application.\nYou may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information.\nWe will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you.\nYou can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.\nFor more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs\nQuestions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or \nAPPLICATION:\nApply Now! Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities\nWe encourage all qualified applicants to apply!\nPlease submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date.\nA resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application.\nYou may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. 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