Facilities Planner plans building or refurbishment projects focused on effectively utilizing spaces and resources to support the organization's physical facility and space needs. Conducts evaluations of current facilities to assess short-term and long-term space needs and produce feasibility studies. Being a Facilities Planner prepares and reviews designs, layout plans, specifications, and standards that comply with building regulations, industry best practices, and organizational requirements. Estimates costs for labor, materials, and services. Additionally, Facilities Planner generates, monitors, and updates project plans and timelines with task details, deliverables, and status updates. Coordinates construction and installation processes and expedites delivery of materials required by projects. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Facilities Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Facilities Planner typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Principal Planner (Planner III)
Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $70,982.00 - 109,135.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Planner III position is an advanced level professional position involving a wide and complex range of assignments within the Department of Community Development. Requires a thorough, specialized knowledge in the subject matter of planning processes and a proficient ability to implement and administer the various plans and land development regulations of Douglas County. The position requires taking a project management role in all aspects of the development and planning processes with applicants; County departments; regional, state, and federal agencies; special districts; and the general public. Performs a variety of complex and detailed professional planning duties as well as presents data, and represents the County, at Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners hearings, various public meetings, and other forums. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives minimal supervision.
Generally, the hiring range is $70,982-$88,727 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not directly supervise other employees but is expected to lead teams and mentor others.
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: Uses technical, analytical, and design expertise to develop solutions to difficult problems that often affect diverse functional areas of the County. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve goals are likely to have serious consequence for, and negatively affect the function of the Department, the public, the development community, and the County socially and economically. Even incremental mistakes in planning and land use review often will have serious cumulative impacts on the environment quality and proper functioning of the broader community, and possible legal impacts.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work involves a very high degree of independent thinking and judgment within County policies, regulations and guidelines. Frequent contacts both inside and outside of the County. Contacts often impact County residents, businesses, and governments, as decisions regarding investments in land and infrastructure (including time and money) are often made based upon these discussions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries, regulatory agencies, or citizens. Ability to effectively present information to elected officials, department heads, developers, and the public. Superior writing and presentation skills.
KNOWLEDGE: Ability to work with concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read legal descriptions and scaled drawings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read legal descriptions and scaled drawings.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems; collect data from diverse sources; establish facts; synthesize multiple, variable, and often conflicting interests; and draw valid conclusions. Ability to negotiate complex solutions to mitigate development impacts.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines, public notice requirements, and a myriad of other agencies and special interest groups. The ability to prioritize tasks and provide information and recommendations in an efficient and timely manner.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to represent the County at public meetings and hearings in a comprehensive, effective, and professional manner. The ability to reduce complex planning theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to layman’s terms and provide accurate information in a timely, concise and effective manner under often stressful, controversial circumstances.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong working knowledge of professional planning theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies Ability to interpret development plans, regulations, and laws. Ability to manage large amounts of complex and controversial projects with minimal supervision. Skill in the use of computers and audio/visual equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, trek over difficult terrain, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus and perceive multiple map overlay variables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a fast-paced, multi-faceted office environment where time and performance are of the essence. Some field visitation and office-based meetings are typical. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work scenarios can involve complex and delicate negotiations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
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