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Here, you won’t just take on a job, you’ll join a dedicated team working to shape a vibrant, forward-thinking City. Whether you’re driven by public service, energized by problem-solving, or simply seeking purposeful work alongside exceptional colleagues, you’ll find your place with us.\nGENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION\nUnder guidance, this position performs responsible and professional level work in the field of current and long-range planning by conducting plan reviews, planning studies and related activities pertaining to the administration, development and enforcement of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and subdivision codes, design standards, and related regulations, with performance of related work as required. This position works in a team environment within the Planning Division and with other City departments, consultants and agency partners. Work includes extensive public contact, including public presentations and occasional attendance at meetings outside of regular working hours.\nDefinition and Class Characteristics\nThis is the full journey level position within the Planning Division. Incumbents possess and apply a broad and comprehensive scope of knowledge in the independent performance of a wide range of planning related activities. Associate Planners are responsible for daily current planning activities, as well as more complex planning assignments, with latitude for initiative and independent judgement. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. They are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the functional work area.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThe following essential job functions and examples of duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive. Duties may be modified, added or deleted at the discretion of the supervisor.\nAssists the public and customers with zoning and land use inquiries: answers technical questions related to land use and zoning ordinances; meets with property owners, architects, developers, realtors, appraisers, and members of the public to provide information on land use and zoning laws and regulations.\nResponsible for review of development proposals for compliance with City codes, guidelines and policies and best planning practices; works with applicants to refine their plans to ensure maximum conformance with City regulations and guidelines, negotiating development solutions where possible.\nResponsible for processing land use applications through the development review process including conducting pre-submittal meetings, reviewing zoning and subdivision applications, communicating with referral agencies and community members, developing information packet materials for Planning Commission and City Council, presenting in public forums, and inspecting development projects for compliance with approved plans.\nReviews building/grading permit applications for conformance with approved development plans and land use regulations.\nReviews sign permits.\nIn conjunction with the Building Division, makes on-site inspections of developments to ensure compliance with site plans prior to issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy.\nGathers and analyzes data, prepares staff reports, maps and notices for public hearings; formulates department recommendations regarding land use requests and makes presentations at public meetings throughout the City.\nResearches information and prepares reports for the Planning Commission and City Council on a wide variety of planning related issues. Under the supervision of the Principal Planner and/or Planning Manager, prepares staff recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission for action on development proposals.\nMay assist the Planning Manager, Principal Planner, and/or Senior Planners with specialized policy initiatives and projects in areas that may include, but not be limited to, hazard mitigation, parks and trails planning, and sustainability.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES TO SUPPORT SUCCESS\nInterpersonal and Technical Skills\nStrong interpersonal, oral, and verbal skills. Must have the ability to interact effectively with individuals of varying cultural, economic, professional and educational backgrounds. This includes relationships with staff, City Council, commissions/committees, other agencies, community groups, and individual citizens.\nDemonstrated personal effectiveness, professionalism, integrity and credibility, thoroughness, flexibility, and collaboration skills. To include the ability to work within strict deadlines and to follow oral and written instructions.\nPrecision and attention to details when reviewing development plans, maps and reports.\nProvide courteous and responsive communication to the public through effective customer service skills.\nResolve complicated situations requiring diplomacy and tact and know when to engage supervisors for additional support.\nExcellent writing skills: the ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete correspondence, technical documents, reports, and other written materials using proper spelling, grammar, and professional writing style.\nCritical and creative thinking skills: the ability to assess complex planning issues and problems, analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action regarding zoning policies and land use ordinances.\nFlexible, detail-oriented, and have excellent time management and organizational skills.\nKnowledge of\nObjectives, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information services, and trends in the field of local government planning.\nZoning, land use, urban design, demographic, environmental, and social/economic concepts and principles as applied to local government planning.\nTerminology, symbols, methods, and techniques used in planning, site plans and plats.\nPrinciples and procedures pertaining to site planning, architectural review, and design.\nPurposes, roles, and authorities of councils, commissions, and others involved in the planning process.\nRequires solid knowledge of the federal, state and local regulations related to planning.\nModern office procedures and methods including computer equipment, word processing, spreadsheets, database organization, graphic presentations and other needed specialized software applications, and internet and electronic communication. Working knowledge of GIS and/or graphic programs such as SketchUp preferred.\nAbility to\nUphold the American Planning Association’s Ethical Principles in Planning and embody the City’s core values by aligning daily work with organizational goals.\nInterpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, regulations, specifications, site and building plans, environmental impact reports, data, and maps to development proposals.\nAbility to take initiative, be a problem solver, and work in a fast-paced and professional environment.\nMust be adaptive and work well within a range of team and leadership frameworks.\nInterpreting and explaining policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public to ensure understanding by the lay person.\nMust have outstanding presentation and public speaking skills including ability to present information concisely at public meetings.\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using a variety of abstract and concrete variables.\nPrecision and attention to minute details when reviewing development plans, maps and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of review, balanced with an understanding of larger organizational objectives.\nMaintain accurate records and collect, compile, analyze and present technical, statistical, and graphical information pertaining to planning and zoning data and research.\nSUPERVISION RECEIVED\nWorks under the general supervision of the Principal Planner.\nSUPERVISION EXCERCISED\nNone.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducation/Experience\nAny combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the candidate possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities is qualifying. Common ways to demonstrate such capabilities include:\nMaster’s degree in planning, urban design, community or regional development, natural resources, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of one (1) year paid professional experience in a public or private sector land use planning capacity performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position.\nBachelor's degree in planning, urban design, community or regional development natural resources, environmental studies, geography, public administration, or closely related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or private sector planning performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position. \nAssociate’s degree in geography, geographic information systems, landscape architecture, environmental or natural resource sciences, or a closely related field, AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or private sector planning performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position. \nEquipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities:\nDriving: Must be physically capable of operating motor vehicles safely in the normal course of assignments.\nOffice equipment: Daily use of a copier, scanner, and printer.\nComputer equipment and software: Daily use of a personal computer, MS Office software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and virtual meeting and presentation software. Experience with Esri GIS software platforms (either online or desktop) strongly desired. Experience with Smartsheet, Bluebeam and Accella preferred.\nPhysical activities: Primarily sitting, standing and walking. May bend, stoop, reach, climb, carry and lift for varying periods. Requires continuous and repetitive arm-hand-eye movement. Field work includes walking in construction sites as well as developed and undeveloped sites.\nRequires continuous and repetitive arm-hand-eye movement.\nLifting: May involve lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. for short periods of time.\nVision and hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents; must be able to answer telephones, communicate conversation and respond to verbal inquiries.\nExposure to environmental conditions: Work is mainly in an office setting, but some outside fieldwork is required.\nPosition Type and Expected Hours of Work\nThis is an exempt, full-time position. The City of Lone Tree’s business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Actual work schedule will be determined upon hire and will require availability to work evenings and weekends. Flextime and hybrid remote work schedules are offered for employees at the discretion of managers, consistent with City policies; the Planning Division offers a 3-2 schedule (three days in the office, two days remote work) that is coordinated by the Planning Manager to ensure daily in-office presence of the Division.\nPOSITION RANGE\nHiring Range: $74,090 - $90,761 Annually\nSalary Range: $74,090 - $107,431 Annually\nFLSA Exempt\nAnticipated closing date is November 30, 2026; however, applications will be continued to be accepted until the position is filled.\nComprehensive Benefits Package\nAt the City of Lone Tree, we understand the value of investing in our employees’ well-being and financial security. 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