Principal Planner

City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States
Base: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00pyear; bonus/equity:...
Hybrid
Six years professional planning experience
Bachelor's degree in planning or related field
Manage complex multi-faceted planning projects
This position leads complicated park and system-wide planning efforts while engaging with the City's development review program to advance parks and open space goals

Job Summary

  • This position leads complicated park and system-wide planning efforts while engaging with the City's development review program to advance parks and open space goals.
  • The role involves stewarding Denver's extensive park system through policy improvements, strategic planning, and managing consultant work for initiatives like the Outdoor Adventure Strategic Plan.
  • The City offers a competitive salary range of $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/year along with a guaranteed life-long pension and generous benefits including 457B Retirement Plan.

Matching Summary

This position leads complicated park and system-wide planning efforts while engaging with the City's development review program to advance parks and open space goals.

Salary

Base: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long pension, 457B Retirement Plan, medical/dental/vision, 140 hours PTO + holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Six years professional planning experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field
  • Manage complex multi-faceted planning projects
  • Conduct community research and analysis
  • Coordinate public participation and outreach

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Regional Planning
  • Experience with parks planning or design
  • AICP Certification or ASLA licensure
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam software
  • Bilingual Spanish skills preferred
  • Grant tracking and strategy experience

Key Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License required
  • Must have valid US work authorization
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship

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