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PLANNING MANAGER

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and Experience:Six (6) years of increasingly responsible relevant planning experience in a local government environment,

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Accountable for the County's development review program and day to day operation of Planning Department. Performs the most difficult and complex professional planning work. Provides supervision to other planners and assists the Community Development Director in providing staff support to the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and others as assigned.

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.) 


Manages the review of development applications.

Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.

Performs the most complex planning duties and serves as project manager for major planning projects.

Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding the entire development review process, from the pre-application stage through certificate of occupancy.

As assigned, serves as staff to the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, Board of Adjustment, and other commissions and committees, including the preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations.

Applies the Mesa County Land Use Code in a manner consistent with County policies and procedures.

Participates in the development, refinement, and implementation of goals, objectives, regulations, and procedures related to the Community Development Department.

Assists in the drafting of amendments to the Land Use Code or Master Plan.

Coordinates planning activities with other division programs, other County departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

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  • →Medical
  • →Dental
  • →Vision
  • →Retirement
  • →Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
  • →Life insurance
  • →Long term disability

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Mesa County

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970- 244 - 1856

http://www.mesacounty.us

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Community Development
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $90,336–$103,176 a year
43% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (115,751 salaries).
Posted
1 day ago
Employer
has 21 open jobs on Jobera.

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Posted
October 15, 2026
First seen
October 16, 2026
Last seen
October 16, 2026

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PLANNING MANAGER$7,527.98 - $8,597.98