Planning and Building Director
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Location: Louisville, CO 80027
Description:
Salary : $132,495.00 - $198,670.00 Annually
Location : Superior, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-13
Department: Planning and Building
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 12:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
The Planning and Building Director supervises and directs the activities, staff and consultants of the Planning and Building Department. Duties include directing current and long-range planning and building permit and construction activities of the Town, including planning, zoning, subdivision and management of land development entitlement and Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Land Use Code amendment processes and building construction processes for the Town. The Director oversees review of development applications, zoning changes and Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code amendments. This position manages various technical aspects of the Planning and Building Department's functions and applies professional knowledge, personal judgment and independence to address a variety of technical and policy issues within Town standards and guidelines. This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and other governmental officials, ranging from general inquiries to facilitating meetings with development and building professionals, community representatives, Town advisory committees and commissions, intergovernmental agencies, governmental entities and other interest groups. This position manages the preparation and presentation of staff reports to the Town Council, and Planning Commission, and includes attendance as requested at public meetings and work sessions with the Town Council, Planning Commission and other related boards and commissions. This position is exempt under FLSA.
Supervision: Works under supervision of the Town Manager.
Salary Range: $132,495.00 - $198,670.00 Annually
Hiring Range: $132,495.00 - $165,582.00 plus excellent benefits
Essential Job Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Supplemental Information
Special License, Registration or Certification Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or closely related field preferred. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2025 Employee Benefits Summary
The following is a summary of the benefit package for regular employees with the Town of Superior. The benefit package is available to both the employee and their qualified spouse/dependents except when specified for employee only availability.
Medical, Dental and Vision: The Town pays a percentage of each employee's major medical, dental and vision coverage. Medical and dental coverage is offered by Anthem through the County Health Pool while vision coverage is offered by VSP (Signature Plan) through the County Health Pool. The Town's payment percentage is based on the following categories: 100% for employee only, 90% for employee plus one, and 85% for employee plus two or more. Full-time employees have the option to receive $200 per month in lieu of medical benefits, if they are able to provide proof of medical coverage.
Life: The Town provides group term life insurance for an amount of twice the employee salary up to a maximum of $350,000. Employees may also elect to enroll in Voluntary Life Insurance coverage.
Short Term & Long Term Disability: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided for employees of the Town which pays 66.67% of the employee's salary.
Wellness Reimbursement Plan: The Town provides reimbursement of 50% of expenses up to $1,300 for the current plan year. For the purpose of this plan, Wellness is defined as a healthy balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. Therefore, wellness expenses would include items related to: Nutrition, Exercise, Health Care, and Stress Management The Wellness Reimbursement Plan is designed for all eligible employees and their immediate family members. The purpose of this plan is to assists employees' behavior in order to achieve better health, to optimize an already good state of health and to reduce health risks. The Town will not reimburse any expenses for material goods (i.e. exercise equipment) which could be resold to a third party.
Retirement: The Town provides retirement benefits to full-time employees by contributing 15% of the employee salary to a 401 (a) Money Purchasing Plan. This contribution is not deducted from the employee salary but instead is a benefit in addition to the employee salary. The account is administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement. The Town is exempt from Social Security and does not contribute to the program. However, part-time employees contribute to Social Security and do not participate in the 401 (a) Money Purchasing Plan
Deferred Compensation: As an employee of a public agency, you may also elect to enroll in one or both of the available Deferred Compensation plans. Employees may enroll in a 457 (b) which allows employees to defer a fixed amount of tax-free wages into a retirement annuity administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement. Employees may also enroll in a Roth 457 (b) which allows employees to defer a fixed amount of after-tax wages into a retirement annuity administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement.
Holidays: The following shall be paid holidays for all regular or other benefited employees: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday it will be observed on the Friday before and if it falls on a Sunday it will be observed on the following Monday. Additionally, three (3) floating holidays are allowed to be taken at a time chosen by the employee. Floating holidays must be used during the benefit calendar year or they are forfeited. Each must be used as a full day and cannot be taken in increments less than 8 hours.
Vacation: Regular employees shall be entitled to ten (10) days paid vacation per year in consecutive years one through three, fifteen (15) days paid vacation in consecutive years four through seven, and twenty (20) days paid vacation in consecutive years eight and thereafter. Up to twenty (20) days vacation may be carried forward from one year to the next unless a greater accumulation is authorized by the Town Manager and in the Town Manager's case, authorized by the Mayor. First year employees accumulate vacation days on a pro-rata basis of 0.83 vacation days per month and are ineligible to use vacation for the first 180 days of employment.
Medical Leave: Medical leave shall be granted, on a reasonable basis, up to 12 days per year. Medical leave shall include sick days and office leave for medical, dental and vision appointments. Medical leave may also be used to attend to immediate family. In addition, employees are entitled to funeral leave, which is up to 3 days for immediate family members, and 1 day for extended family members. The Town Manager shall have the discretion to grant additional leave deemed appropriate.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can elect at the beginning of the Plan year (January 1) to have a fixed amount withdrawn from their paychecks on a pre-tax basis. This amount is returned to the employee (tax-free) upon presentation of "qualified dependent care and/or uninsured medical expenses". The 50% share of these expenses that have already been reimbursed through the Wellness Plan cannot be again submitted to this Plan.
ECO Pass: The Town provides an EcoPass to all regular employees. EcoPass is an annual employer-sponsored pass providing employees unlimited rides on bus and rail, including the Flatiron Flyer. The Guaranteed Ride Home is included with the EcoPass program and guarantees to employees a free taxi ride home from the office in the event of unplanned schedule changes, illness or other urgent situations. It provides peace of mind to those who choose an alternative mode of transportation to the office.
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Do you possess a degree from an accredited university or college?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, in what field is your degree held?
03
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
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How many years of experience do you have in the development review process?
05
Briefly list the types of presentations you have made to elected officials or other similar groups, and how often you have done this. If none, enter N/A.
06
Briefly describe your level of experience developing, managing and implementing operating and/or capital budgets. If none, enter N/A.
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This position is required to occasionally attend Town Council, Planning Commission and advisory committee meetings after normal business hours. Are you flexible to be able to do this? How have you worked in such an environment previously?
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If you were offered this position, when could you start?
Required Question
Location : Superior, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-13
Department: Planning and Building
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 12:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
The Planning and Building Director supervises and directs the activities, staff and consultants of the Planning and Building Department. Duties include directing current and long-range planning and building permit and construction activities of the Town, including planning, zoning, subdivision and management of land development entitlement and Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Land Use Code amendment processes and building construction processes for the Town. The Director oversees review of development applications, zoning changes and Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code amendments. This position manages various technical aspects of the Planning and Building Department's functions and applies professional knowledge, personal judgment and independence to address a variety of technical and policy issues within Town standards and guidelines. This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and other governmental officials, ranging from general inquiries to facilitating meetings with development and building professionals, community representatives, Town advisory committees and commissions, intergovernmental agencies, governmental entities and other interest groups. This position manages the preparation and presentation of staff reports to the Town Council, and Planning Commission, and includes attendance as requested at public meetings and work sessions with the Town Council, Planning Commission and other related boards and commissions. This position is exempt under FLSA.
Supervision: Works under supervision of the Town Manager.
Salary Range: $132,495.00 - $198,670.00 Annually
Hiring Range: $132,495.00 - $165,582.00 plus excellent benefits
Essential Job Duties
- Organizes and oversees the Planning and Building Inspection Department on land development and redevelopment matters, regulatory and community development programs and policies and enforcement of applicable codes and regulations.
- Oversees process for zoning, building and Land Use Code amendments; evaluates amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and other land use development documents.
- Reviews and establishes administrative procedures for the Planning and Building Department and implements improvements.
- Plans, coordinates and directs Town staff reviews and process elements for proposed land use applications and land development projects.
- Serves as lead in guiding development proposals through the public review process and the Planning Commission and Town Council hearings.
- Serves in an advisory capacity and presents oral and written reports on work programs, projects and other items as directed to the Town Council, Planning Commission and other Town advisory committees and external organizations.
- Establishes and assigns work priorities, monitors progress, writes and presents reports to residents, staff, and other departments.
- Manages complex and multi-faceted service contracts and oversees work performed by contract staff.
- Manages contract consultants for development review and building permitting and inspection, including reviewing work progress, ensuring compliance with specified expectations and adjusting work tasks and schedules as necessary.
- Oversees community engagement in formulating planning and building policy items.
- Prepares factual reports and develops innovative recommendations for consideration of the Assistant Town Manager, Town Manager and Town Council.
- Serves as a member of the Town Manager's leadership team and coordinates with other management staff, departments and agencies in establishing and implementing planning and building inspection operational and policy improvements.
- Prepares and submits reports as required to the Assistant Town Manager and Town Manager regarding planning and building activities; attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field.
- Prepares, administers and implements the annual budget and exercises control over expenditures and funds.
- Answers questions and provides information to the public.
- Confers with engineers, surveyors, developers, contractors, architects, attorneys, landscape architects and the public regarding Town development requirements and planning policies and standards; oversees Town's response on land use applications, zoning, and other planning and building-related matters; negotiates and resolves related conflicts that arise.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, urban planning and building safety.
- Knowledge of management analysis and methods of policy implementation.
- Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the Superior Town Council.
- Knowledge of the structure, policies, procedures and operations of the Town of Superior.
- Knowledge of local government dynamics, the Superior Municipal Code, and the Colorado Revised Statutes relating to government.
- Knowledge of a wide range of land-use related local, State, and Federal plans and regulations in both policy and regulatory situations.
- Skills in working well with people, including employees, management, elected officials, boards and commissions, and members of the general public in challenging situations.
- Skills in communicating complex information effectively with a wide variety of audiences, both orally and in writing.
- Skills in organizing and managing complex tasks or projects to completion, including creatively negotiating barriers, within a fixed time frame.
- Ability to clearly and confidently organize and present information and conduct meetings.
- Ability to evaluate development applications for compliance with local regulations.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to work well independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to work proficiently with a range of current software programs, including ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, presentation, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
- Ability to analyze programs, policies, budgets, and operations.
- Ability to conduct research and surveys, report findings, and present recommendations based on this information.
Supplemental Information
Special License, Registration or Certification Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or closely related field preferred. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2025 Employee Benefits Summary
The following is a summary of the benefit package for regular employees with the Town of Superior. The benefit package is available to both the employee and their qualified spouse/dependents except when specified for employee only availability.
Medical, Dental and Vision: The Town pays a percentage of each employee's major medical, dental and vision coverage. Medical and dental coverage is offered by Anthem through the County Health Pool while vision coverage is offered by VSP (Signature Plan) through the County Health Pool. The Town's payment percentage is based on the following categories: 100% for employee only, 90% for employee plus one, and 85% for employee plus two or more. Full-time employees have the option to receive $200 per month in lieu of medical benefits, if they are able to provide proof of medical coverage.
Life: The Town provides group term life insurance for an amount of twice the employee salary up to a maximum of $350,000. Employees may also elect to enroll in Voluntary Life Insurance coverage.
Short Term & Long Term Disability: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided for employees of the Town which pays 66.67% of the employee's salary.
Wellness Reimbursement Plan: The Town provides reimbursement of 50% of expenses up to $1,300 for the current plan year. For the purpose of this plan, Wellness is defined as a healthy balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. Therefore, wellness expenses would include items related to: Nutrition, Exercise, Health Care, and Stress Management The Wellness Reimbursement Plan is designed for all eligible employees and their immediate family members. The purpose of this plan is to assists employees' behavior in order to achieve better health, to optimize an already good state of health and to reduce health risks. The Town will not reimburse any expenses for material goods (i.e. exercise equipment) which could be resold to a third party.
Retirement: The Town provides retirement benefits to full-time employees by contributing 15% of the employee salary to a 401 (a) Money Purchasing Plan. This contribution is not deducted from the employee salary but instead is a benefit in addition to the employee salary. The account is administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement. The Town is exempt from Social Security and does not contribute to the program. However, part-time employees contribute to Social Security and do not participate in the 401 (a) Money Purchasing Plan
Deferred Compensation: As an employee of a public agency, you may also elect to enroll in one or both of the available Deferred Compensation plans. Employees may enroll in a 457 (b) which allows employees to defer a fixed amount of tax-free wages into a retirement annuity administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement. Employees may also enroll in a Roth 457 (b) which allows employees to defer a fixed amount of after-tax wages into a retirement annuity administered through COREBRIDGE Retirement.
Holidays: The following shall be paid holidays for all regular or other benefited employees: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday it will be observed on the Friday before and if it falls on a Sunday it will be observed on the following Monday. Additionally, three (3) floating holidays are allowed to be taken at a time chosen by the employee. Floating holidays must be used during the benefit calendar year or they are forfeited. Each must be used as a full day and cannot be taken in increments less than 8 hours.
Vacation: Regular employees shall be entitled to ten (10) days paid vacation per year in consecutive years one through three, fifteen (15) days paid vacation in consecutive years four through seven, and twenty (20) days paid vacation in consecutive years eight and thereafter. Up to twenty (20) days vacation may be carried forward from one year to the next unless a greater accumulation is authorized by the Town Manager and in the Town Manager's case, authorized by the Mayor. First year employees accumulate vacation days on a pro-rata basis of 0.83 vacation days per month and are ineligible to use vacation for the first 180 days of employment.
Medical Leave: Medical leave shall be granted, on a reasonable basis, up to 12 days per year. Medical leave shall include sick days and office leave for medical, dental and vision appointments. Medical leave may also be used to attend to immediate family. In addition, employees are entitled to funeral leave, which is up to 3 days for immediate family members, and 1 day for extended family members. The Town Manager shall have the discretion to grant additional leave deemed appropriate.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can elect at the beginning of the Plan year (January 1) to have a fixed amount withdrawn from their paychecks on a pre-tax basis. This amount is returned to the employee (tax-free) upon presentation of "qualified dependent care and/or uninsured medical expenses". The 50% share of these expenses that have already been reimbursed through the Wellness Plan cannot be again submitted to this Plan.
ECO Pass: The Town provides an EcoPass to all regular employees. EcoPass is an annual employer-sponsored pass providing employees unlimited rides on bus and rail, including the Flatiron Flyer. The Guaranteed Ride Home is included with the EcoPass program and guarantees to employees a free taxi ride home from the office in the event of unplanned schedule changes, illness or other urgent situations. It provides peace of mind to those who choose an alternative mode of transportation to the office.
01
Do you possess a degree from an accredited university or college?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, in what field is your degree held?
03
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Four to six years
- More than seven years
04
How many years of experience do you have in the development review process?
- Less than three years
- More than three years but less than five years
- More than five years but less than seven years
- More than seven years
05
Briefly list the types of presentations you have made to elected officials or other similar groups, and how often you have done this. If none, enter N/A.
06
Briefly describe your level of experience developing, managing and implementing operating and/or capital budgets. If none, enter N/A.
07
This position is required to occasionally attend Town Council, Planning Commission and advisory committee meetings after normal business hours. Are you flexible to be able to do this? How have you worked in such an environment previously?
08
If you were offered this position, when could you start?
Required Question