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Senior City Planner - Rezoning

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denver logoDenver · Downtown Denver
$80K–$99K/yrFull-timeHybrid2w ago
NegotiationSAFe
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Responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities will include:
  • Lead rezoning applications, including customer support, management of internal and public review, drafting staff reports, presenting to Planning Board and City Council, and ensuring outcomes further the City's adopted plans.
  • Coordinate review of rezonings with ongoing initiatives in other work groups, such as text amendments, development and infrastructure review of large sites, and neighborhood plans.
  • Assist with negotiation of development agreements and other commitments related to rezonings, related to topics such as housing, open space, and/or community serving uses.
  • Proactively engage with internal and external partners, including facilitating meetings, making effective presentations, and bringing together stakeholders to anticipate and resolve issues.
  • Contribute to efforts to improve the rezoning process to make it more equitable, transparent, and efficient.
  • Support efforts to implement adopted plans, such as identifying rezoning implementation opportunities, writing zoning regulations and design guidelines, reviewing of development projects and comprehensive sign plans, and working with other implementing agencies and organizations.

Requirements

  • We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, languag

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums)Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidaysMerit IncreasesSTD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life InsuranceCARE Bank, Family Leave BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer ProgramTuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramLearning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development ResourcesEcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)LocationThis position is located at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202.Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!


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