Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department (CP&P) is seeking to hire a Planning Technician to join a team committed to providing the best in public service and ensuring a viable, sustainable, and safe future.

This is an entry-level, highly visible position that has daily interaction with applicants, various design professionals, other county staff, and members of the public and preforms a range of technical level planning work.

This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of the CP&P building located at 2045 13th St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $49,272.00 - $53,000.00 annually
Classification Salary Range: $49,272.00 - $71,052.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

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  Phone Screening: week of September 26th
• First Round Interviews: week of October 3rd

• Assist with planning research, building permit review, other background and information support
• Provide information related to the Boulder County Land Use Code, the Building Code, the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan, and other County policies and regulations to the public, other County staff, and various outside professionals in a clear, concise manner
• Participate in on-call planning support by answering inquiries through email and phone calls
• Utilizes County-specific database and other software to maintain files and docket related information
• Conduct pre-application meetings with potential applicants to identify appropriate planning processes for proposed development, provide site-specific information, and answer any questions the applicant may have
• Performs related duties as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of two years of college with courses in planning or related field, such as, but not limited to: civil engineering, landscape architecture, and architecture; AND one year of experience in planning, environmental design, or related field. Additional education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a criminal background investigation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Relate well to a diverse range of individuals, both inside and outside the organization.
• Understand and apply the principles, practices, and procedures related to planning and zoning administration and building permit processing.
• Respond to and work tactfully in contentious situations.
• Make formal presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Learn quickly, apply critical thinking solutions, understand complex processes and procedures, prioritize a fast-paced and ever-changing workload, and set and meet deadlines.
• Have a desire to serve the public.