Principal Planner, Housing & Long-Range Planning at City of Streamboat Strings

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

129105.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Land Use Policies, Housing Policies, Urban Design, Zoning, Development Review, Permitting Processes, Policy Implementation, Public Engagement, Data Analysis, Regulatory Changes, Grant Management, Department Administration, Code Amendment Drafting, GIS Applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite

Industry

Government Administration

Description

It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Job Description: When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community. The City of Steamboat Spring's Planning Department is hiring a Principal Planner-Housing & Long-Range Planning to join their team! Pay Range: $89,038 - $129,105 GENERAL PURPOSE The purpose of this position is to lead, manage and perform expert level professional planning work, provide competent advice to city policy makers, leadership with the general public, and manage complex projects. Performs a variety of advanced and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the housing and long-range planning programs related to the development and implementation of land use policies, development and implementation of housing policies and programs, administration of local housing funds, convening community partners to address priority issues, urban design, zoning, development standards, development review and permitting processes. This position accommodates experienced planning professionals with extensive background in managing housing, planning, regulatory and/or development projects in the public sector. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development to manage department priorities, work plans, outreach strategies and policy proposals. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Manages the Housing Innovation Specialist. Manages the Housing and Long-Range Planning functions of the Department and leads the work of the Planners and Senior Planners when assigned to Housing and Long-Range Planning by the Director. Collaborates with the Director on performance evaluations. Exercises considerable professional judgment in planning, organizing and directing various projects. Serves as department administrator when the Director is absent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Housing and Long Range Planning Manages the Housing and Long-Range Planning functions of the Department. Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex plans, policies, programs and codes related to growth management, land use, economic development, utilities, housing, transportation, facilities, or other topics to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements. Leads partnerships and coordinated investments in the development of affordable and attainable housing, including management of funds dedicated to increasing and preserving affordable housing or otherwise meeting housing needs in the community. Responsibilities may include directing and coordinating activities such as: Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and preparing qualitative and quantitative data for studies, reports and recommendations; Designing and facilitating public communication, involvement and engagement processes. Monitoring adopted plans and associated implementation measures to track progress toward established goals and outcomes and to identify and prioritize future actions and resource allocations. Proposing recommendations to initiate regulatory and policy changes to support affordable and workforce housing project and programs. Leading and supporting the evaluation city investments to support affordable and workforce housing projects and programs. Monitoring and supporting housing and long-range planning activities of neighboring jurisdictions and community partners; coordinating aligned activities; assisting in the development of regional plans and programs, as assigned. Development and implementation of accountability, monitoring, and transparency tools to direct and evaluate city investments to address existing and emerging housing needs. Conducting, directing, and preparing technical and professional analysis and communication materials; making presentations to City management, City Council, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Preparing a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes. Preparing and reviewing planning reports, studies, and supporting data, including findings, recommendations, or various long range planning proposals. Drafting Community Development Code amendments, including reorganization, process revisions, zoning, development and design standards. Coordinating and managing consultant contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, as assigned. Supporting Responsibilities Assisting Director with departmental administration including establishment of work program, allocation of resources and setting of priorities. Assist other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR & Risk, etc.) with housing fund management, including financial management, compliance, investment selection, policy and program development, reporting, employee housing program, etc. Review staff work, existing policies and operating procedures for overall effectiveness and developing new programmatic approaches. Responding to public inquiries about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances; providing excellent customer service. Serving when assigned as a member work groups, steering committees or technical advisory teams. Preparing data visualizations, graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings. Providing staff support to housing and planning boards and commissions as needed and assigned. Collecting, maintaining and analyzing data for planning purposes. Directing city staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans. Serving on multidisciplinary work teams advancing, designing and evaluating City projects, policies and programs. Attending professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning. Assisting in any activities necessary to facilitate the timely completion of department responsibilities. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, or a closely related field. (Master’s degree preferred): and Seven (7) years professional experience in public sector planning or private planning consulting involving public process; or Any equivalent combination of education and experience. AICP preferred. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, regulatory and policy making bodies and the general public; Ability to establish effective working relationships is critical. Experience with affordable housing or other residential development, including familiarity with all phases of development process from project inception to completion. Thorough knowledge of zoning laws including their formation, process of adoption, application, and enforcement. Extensive knowledge and experience in long-term planning, public input and visioning processes, comprehensive plan formation and adoption, and ongoing implementation and monitoring of adopted plans. Working knowledge of Personal Computers and GIS applications. Working knowledge of the principles of land use and real estate development including entitlements, phasing, design, construction, environmental issues, redevelopment and historic preservation. Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch-Up desirable. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and internet; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine; various graphic design tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Note: This position would start in May to June of 2026. The City of Steamboat Springs is an equal opportunity employer. If you like serving in a role that will directly and positively impact our great community, you'll enjoy your career with us! Pay Range: $89,038.00 - $129,105.00 Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. Merit: This role is eligible for merit within our pay-for-performance philosophy via our annual performance review process. Hires after September 1st will take the next year's compensation data into account but would not be eligible for merit until the following year. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more. You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match. Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc. As a municipal government organization in a picturesque and vibrant mountain town, we strive to be an innovative and inclusive organization strategically providing outstanding municipal services. We proudly serve our community with excellence and distinction, and as ambassadors to our beloved city, we champion and live our values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion every day while espousing safety at all times. Our dedicated employees are passionate about working hard to provide a great community environment and experiences for both locals and those that visit from all over the world.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading, managing, and performing expert-level professional planning work, focusing on housing and long-range planning programs, including policy development, fund administration, and community partner coordination. Key duties involve directing complex planning functions, proposing regulatory changes to support affordable housing, and preparing technical analyses and presentations for decision-makers.