Associate Planner

About the Role

At the City of Lone Tree, we are committed to hiring individuals who are passionate about their community, eager to grow in their careers, and motivated to make a meaningful impact. Here, you won’t just take on a job, you’ll join a dedicated team working to shape a vibrant, forward-thinking City. Whether you’re driven by public service, energized by problem-solving, or simply seeking purposeful work alongside…

Responsibilities

• Assists the public and customers with zoning and land use inquiries: answers technical questions related to land use and zoning ordinances; meets with property owners, architects, developers, realtors, appraisers, and members of the public to provide information on land use and zoning laws and regulations.
• Responsible for review of development proposals for compliance with City codes, guidelines and policies and best planning practices; works with applicants to refine their plans to ensure maximum conformance with City regulations and guidelines, negotiating development solutions where possible.
• Reviews building/grading permit applications for conformance with approved development plans and land use regulations.
• Reviews sign permits.
• In conjunction with the Building Division, makes on-site inspections of developments to ensure compliance with site plans prior to issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy.
• Gathers and analyzes data, prepares staff reports, maps and notices for public hearings; formulates department recommendations regarding land use requests and makes presentations at public meetings throughout the City.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in planning, urban design, community or regional development, natural resources, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of one (1) year paid professional experience in a public or private sector land use planning capacity performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, community or regional development natural resources, environmental studies, geography, public administration, or closely related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or private sector planning performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position.
• Associate’s degree in geography, geographic information systems, landscape architecture, environmental or natural resource sciences, or a closely related field, AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or private sector planning performing duties comparable to those of the Associate Planner position.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and supplemental health plans.
• Access to onsite gym and Lone Tree Recreation Center.
• Work-Life Balance: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall well-being.
• Financial Security: Employer-paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and voluntary life insurance options.
• Retirement Planning: Multiple retirement savings options, including 457, 401(k), and Roth IRA plans, as well as participation in Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and FPPA pension plans.
• Commuter Perks: Enjoy the convenience of an RTD EcoPass for public transportation.