Community Development Principal Planner

About the role

The Principal Planner is a full-time, on-site, year-round exempt/salaried position within the Town of Frisco's Community Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and manages complex planning studies, development applications, and assesses compliance with Town's goals, Comprehensive Plan, and Code requirements.
• Manages Planning and Technician staff, conducts performance evaluations, manages workflows, and resolves workplace conflicts.
• Prepares and presents information at Town Council, Planning Commission, and other meetings, workshops, and events.
• Creates printed and digital information materials, writes and produces letters, public notices, forms, and articles for Town newsletters.
• Responds to public inquiries via phone and email, and in-person meetings.
• Assigns and reviews work, advises on problems/issues, and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares grants, conducts special projects, and performs related work as assigned.
• Functions independently and makes good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Communicates professionally, courteously, and timely with Town employees, citizens, customers, and vendors.
• Assists the Community Development Director in managing the department and performing certain duties of the Director in their absence.

Requirements

• List specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for position:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, urban design, natural resources planning, architecture, public administration or a closely related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• Computer Operations: Microsoft Office software required; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software preferred; Bluebeam software preferred; Permit Tracking Software experience preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations: Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is required; Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred; CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (Provided by the Town) is required in the first six months.
• Work Experience: At least eight (8) years prior experience in the field of community development or a closely related field is required - Including two (2) or more years of GIS experience preferred; Previous Supervisory Exercised: Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is required; fluency in Spanish is compensated based on proficiency measurement from the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages structure.
• Other: Ability to pass a background investigation is required; Public speaking and effective writing skills required; Local, county, or applicable consulting planning work where the majority of work was with municipal clients preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Weight Lifting: Up to 25 pounds; Standing: 1/3 to 2/3; Walking: 1/3 to 2/3; Sitting: 2/3 OR MORE; Reaching: 2/3 OR MORE; Climb or Balance: UP TO 1/3; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: UP TO 1/3; Talk or Hear: 2/3 OR MORE; Taste or Smell: None; Vision: Close Vision: Yes; Distance Vision: No; Color Vision: Yes; Peripheral Vision: No; Depth Perception: No; Ability to Adjust Focus: Yes; Additional Information: Position Title Principal Planner; Department: Community Development; Cost Center: 1119; Employee Type: Year-round, Full-time; Pay Type/FLSA: Exempt / Salary; Pay Grade: Pay Grade 8; Reports to: Community Development Director; Frequent Internal Contacts: Town Manager, Human Resources, Community Development Staff; Frequent External Contacts: Architects, Owner’s Representatives; Number of Employees Under Supervision and Titles: Planner 1, Planner II, Community Development Technician; Job Location: Onsite.

Benefits

Full-time Benefits: https://www.friscogov.com/departments/human-resources/

Incentives

Incentives: (note the job-type category columns for appropriate incentives)