Planning Supervisor - Land Use Review

Salary: $99,709.92 - $119,699.78 Annually
Location : Planning & Community Development - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 17080
Division: Planning
Department: Planning & Community Services
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview
Planning Supervisor - Land Use Review
About the Job: In this position, you will provide direct supervision and leadership of land use review staff assigned to a geographic review team. You will oversee performance management, training, coaching, process improvement, staff empowerment, and technical guidance. You will also perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land development applications, redevelopment, and comprehensive urban planning functions within the Planning Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: City Administration Building 30 S. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
As a Planning Supervisor, you will:

• Manage one of the planning teams by assigning and tracking workloads, provide guidance, feedback, and recognition to the team, training, mentoring, as well as oversight of performance evaluation, and creation and monitoring of customer service goals
• Develop and implement performance metrics for the Land Use Review Division team including measures for customer satisfaction, staff workload, on-time reviews, etc.
• Review land use applications for compliance with city code and other applicable regulations; verify all components of applications are provided and are in compliance; process submittals for distribution; manage public notification requirements
• Present project proposals at public hearings of the City Planning Commission and City Council
• Review applications of appeals of prior decisions; testify in legal proceedings regarding land use review process and legal compliance of City actions
• Assist the Reviewers in answering questions relating to the city zoning and subdivision codes/plans review and customer inquiries
• May be assigned as a liaison to various groups or projects, representing the department on various issues
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective project management
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and project management systems
• Manage and supervise staff in a respectful, humanistic manner
• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff
• Ability to make decisions and/or recommendations regarding policy development and implementation
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Balance serving the administration and the community simultaneously
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Create a safe working space for employees where all voices are heard and collaboration is valued

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional planning experience and two years of supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in a municipal government setting
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification

Additional Information
Please contact Kristen Clinton at kristen.clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

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Please explain your experience in written detail, including your role and where you gained the experience.
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Do you possess two or more years of supervisory experience?

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Do you have experience working in a municipal government setting?

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Do you possess an AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification?

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Please describe your management and leadership style.
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