About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

What We Offer

This is a limited term position with an expected end date of December 31, 2026.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office. For your in-office days, you can expect to work on-site at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202). A 9/80 flex option could become available after probation.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

At Community Planning and Development, we envision, enable, and ensure a better Denver. Denver's Community Planning and Development Department is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring that all buildings are safe. Our team plays a role in growing our world-class City, while keeping its beloved features intact. From the skyscrapers of the Central Business District; to the walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods of Central Park; to the charming Victorian effects of the Baker district, the staff works to make Denver a great place to live, work and play. The department's three primary functions are planning, permitting and inspections. To learn more about how we're "BUILDING COMMUNITY", click here.

Are you an experienced planning professional who is looking for a unique opportunity to build community and shape the future of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities? Are you looking to utilize your passion and creative vision to aid in planning and revitalizing Downtown Denver? Community Planning and Development (CPD) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Senior City Planner – Downtown Area Plan position, which will focus on project management of the ongoing Downtown Area Plan. We offer excellent work/life balance, unmatched benefits, and a pension plan for life!  If you would like to be a part of this exciting and once in a lifetime career opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

The Senior City Planner – Downtown Area Plan position will be a part of our Planning Services Division’s Planning and Implementation Team and will serve as the city’s project manager for the ongoing Downtown Area Plan. Future work tasks may include planning and implementation of transit-oriented development sites as part of a CPD team focused on delivering special projects.  The ideal candidate will offer experience in project management, site development and implementation planning in highly urban, mixed-use spaces with a strong commitment to advancing equity and advancing the City’s adopted plans, including Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver.

Small area plans are typically interdisciplinary planning initiatives that address diverse topics including multi-modal transportation, land use, infrastructure, urban design, equity, housing, economic development, sustainability, and quality of life. Project management activities include management of scope, quality, schedule, costs, personnel, consultants, contract documents and communications; and oversees consultants and assures contract compliance.

Specifically, as the Senior City Planner, you will:

• Serve as project manag