Independently manages comprehensive research and data analysis assignments and projects; prepares and presents complex planning documents, maps, and graphics for public and governmental consumption utilizing advanced professional planning experience. Utilizing advanced professional planning experience, researches and analyzes land development applications and synthesizes information from many sources to create and present summaries and illustrations that communicate and advise managers, leaders, and stakeholders.  Responsible for larger, more complex planning assignments, exercising greater independence and judgment. Manages, analyzes, and visualizes geographic data across multiple projects, incorporating information into larger-scale geographical planning projects.

• Accepts, reviews, and evaluates land use applications; performs advanced professional work related to research and analysis. Directs and advises the public and customers on various land-use projects, including projects involving surveys, subdivision of land, and deeds. Independently travels to sites as needed. 
• Develops and implements comprehensive regional land-use plans that align with the Regional Comprehensive Plan, sustainability goals, economic development strategies, and community needs, ensuring coordinated growth and efficient use of resources across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Analyzes, prepares, and interprets complex reports, maps, and drawings to solve potential problems or conflicts and independently manages multiple high-level projects in support of land use regulations and the Regional Comprehensive Plan. 
• Performs quality assurance checks on spatial data, maps, and analyses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and best practices, and identifies ways to use Geographical Information System (GIS) tools and emerging technologies to improve current analytical practices and strengthen community planning processes while working in coordination with Pueblo County GIS as necessary. Analyzes special data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that can inform decision-making processes for communities. 
• Develops, implements, and manages Geographical Information System (GIS) applications, tools, and scripts to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance decision support techniques, and spatial analysis methods. 
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, planning, and zoning boards and commissions, and elected officials, serves on local and regional planning committees and projects, as directed; represents Pueblo County and the Planning Department as directed. 
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job. 

*The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered. 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geographical Information System (GIS) related field, or closely related field Required (Substitution Acceptable)
• Master’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field Preferred 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum Four (4) years or more of professional experience in Urban or Regional Planning, Geographical Information System (GIS), or related field Required 

LICENSE: 

• Valid Driver's License from State Agency upon hire Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must successfully pass background check Required 

NOTE: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-week Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)