Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of 2024 Colorado Planning Conference
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Planner II
City of Durango Help shape the future of Durango as a member of our Community Development team. As a Planner II, you’ll conduct planning studies, analyze data, and prepare reports to guide our la... nd use code and long-range plans. You’ll collaborate with and assist developers, businesses, City staff, and the public through planning and development processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting community engagement. Additionally, you will assist in the historic preservation program by gathering information on potential projects, offering recommendations, and ensuring adherence to the historic preservation ordinance. Apply today and join us in building community together.
Link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/jobs/4662060/planner-iiSee More >>
Planners (Regional Planning)
Denver Regional Council of Governments This recruitment is to fill three planner positions. Assistant Planner, Planner, and Senior Planner.
The hiring salary range for these positions are $5,003.44 - $7,984.46/m... onth or $2,501.72 - $3,992.23/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is looking for an Assistant Planner, Planner and Senior Planner to help update and adapt Metro Vision, DRCOG’s long range plan for growth and development of the region. DRCOG adopted the first Metro Vision plan in 1997, building on a legacy of regional planning that dates to 1955. Regional planning at DRCOG has long connected growth, transportation, and sustainability, but now has a new focus area of housing with completion of a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and work soon underway on a Regional Housing Strategy.
DRCOG works to help local governments and other planning partners contribute to Metro Vision outcomes and objectives through different pathways and at different speeds for collective impact. If you have a passion for working with local governments, interest in providing technical assistance to shape regional growth through local implementation, and a desire to focus your efforts on making life better in the beautiful and sunny Denver region, please apply today!
Status: Full-time, Exempt
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.
This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, October 7, 2024.
WSB • Be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the public and private sector. • Live and work in Front Range as an esta... blished business builder with demonstrated success building a new book of business in a new geographic market. • Bring in new relationships for future billable work with your local government land use, planning background and sustainability expertise. • Manage a workload of 50% business development and 50% project work when hired, then an increasing ratio of project work that you will bring in, resulting in have higher utilization rates by end of first year of employment • Leverage Colorado-based connections in business and government to build new business in the state, as well as growth in other states core to WSB’s services. • Use your project management skills to plan, direct, track, and execute activities for current and future projects in Colorado and other states. Meet or exceed utilization rate expectations of approximately 70%. Lead project teams, manage and deliver successful projects, budgets, design project scopes, and meet client expectations. • Conduct tailored research, writing, strategy and analysis to support climate and other sustainability client deliverables. • Manage external engagement with clients and key stakeholders such as Councils, Commissions, Boards, C-Suite, corporate and governmental staff. • Collaborate with and report to the Sr. Director of Sustainability regarding growth strategy and execution for sustainability. • Support the WSB Sustainability Team and corporate sustainability operational efforts to advance the WSB Sustainability Plan • Represent WSB to external clients, provide an excellent level of service to clients and maintain successful customer relationships. • Successfully cultivate internal client relationships.
Link:https://www.wsbeng.com/careers-home/careers-detail/See More >>
Growing Water Smart Director
Sonoran Institute Join our team! The Sonoran Institute is seeking a Growing Water Smart Director based in Colorado or Arizona to lead the program’s design and implementation, focused on an integrat... ed approach to municipal water and land use planning in order to build water resilience throughout the Colorado River Basin. The Director will develop the program in states including Colorado, Arizona, and California, as well as the US-Mexico border region. Responsibilities including managing the program’s keystone training and assistance workshops and related projects by overseeing consultants, liaising with program partners, managing the program budget, cultivating program donors, and supervising three staff members. The Director will also serve as a member of the Sonoran Institute’s Leadership Team comprised of senior managers in the United States and Mexico. This is a hybrid position, including remote work from home and requiring the ability to travel for in-person meetings and workshops.
Link:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2661575/SONORAN-INSTITUTE/Director-GWSSee More >>
Senior Hybrid Planner
City of Lone Tree Looking to make a move? Enjoy a diversity of projects? Want to join a fun, dynamic team in a supportive environment? Like to have your light rail AND regional open spaces? Conside... r Lone Tree! We’re recruiting for a Senior Hybrid Planner (posting coming soon!) who has experience in current and long-range planning. This team member will work on site and development plan review for Lone Tree’s more complex projects and will also work on community engagement and drafting for a number of new and refreshed master plans to support implementation of Lone Tree’s new comprehensive plan. Lone Tree is growing- come grow with us! NOTE: the start date for this position has been set for January 6, 2025.
Link:https://cityoflonetree.com/departments/human-resources/See More >>
City Planner
City of Cortez The City of Cortez, Colorado is seeking a City Planner. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a mid- or senior-level planning and land use professional to join a ... small, dynamic Community and Economic Development team in the growing community of Cortez, Colorado. The team is addressing growth, complex land uses, and long-range planning issues. Cortez is a vibrant community of 8,800 people located in the southwest corner of the state. With nearby mountain ranges and deserts, Cortez has optimal access to myriad outdoor recreational opportunities.
Position / Benefit Information: The City Planner is a full time position working generally Monday-Friday during core business hours. Some evening meetings are required. This is a fully benefited opportunity including health insurance, time off, retirement and numerous other benefits. Anticipated pay range is $29.71 - $48.34 per year depending on qualifications.
Qualifications: Preparation through both education and experience will determine the best qualified applicant. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field, and 6 years of responsible experience performing the qualifications listed or related duties required. Master’s degree preferred. Must have AICP certification or ability to earn certification within one year of hire.
Link:https://www.cortezco.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=City-Planner-265See More >>
Colorado Department of Local Affairs The Community Development Office (CDO) in the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Government is building a brand new team of passionate planners, administrators, and an... alysts to implement new laws passed in the 2024 legislative session, including SB24-174 Sustainable Affordable Housing, HB24-1313 Transit Oriented Communities, HB24-1152 Accessory Dwelling Units, HB24-1304 Minimum Parking Requirements. CDO is developing three new grant programs, systems to track and analyze data on planning for housing and transit, and the capacity to more effectively support local governments in their planning for affordable housing and strategic growth goals. CDO will be hiring 14 new staff members to serve as a highly collaborative team to implement the land use and housing laws described on our website.
CDO will create two main new teams, including: (1) a Technical Assistance Unit dedicated to providing information, data and analysis, and assistance to help local governments successfully comply with the new laws, and (2) a Planning Grants Unit to develop and administer three new grant programs (ADUs, housing planning, and transit oriented community infrastructure). Additionally, we’ll be hiring a Land Use Policy Advisor to focus on policy and legislation (Policy Advisor IV), a Planning Coordinator to assist with internal processes like procurement and developing the online platform with OIT (Administrator III), and a Land Use Planner (CED III) that will wear many hats and focus on supporting the communications, engagement, and promotion work. Please see each position announcement for more details and apply for each position in which you are interested. Hiring begins in the coming days and will continue for several months. Learn more about the Community Development Office by visiting our website. Note: Most positions will only be posted for 1 week so please keep an eye out and apply for any/all positions in which you'd like to be considered!
Link:https://cdola.colorado.gov/careers-at-dolaSee More >>
Energy Program Manager
Arapahoe County Arapahoe County seeks an Energy Program Manager to join our leadership team in the Planning Division. This position is responsible for managing the County’s energy program, includ... ing oil and gas, solar, geothermal, energy distribution, carbon sequestration, energy storage and other energy production.
