About Our Job

About Our Job

The City and County of Denver's Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) is seeking a talented leader who exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative and energetic work environment to fill our Director - Zoning Administrator position.  We are looking for an individual who desires to be an integral part of a forward thinking and problem- solving senior CPD leadership team, who is an excellent communicator, will provide strong leadership skills, is willing to embrace and implement new technology and new ways to perform, while providing exemplary customer service.   

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) 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. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!  

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting salary range for this position is expected to be $155,000-178,000/year, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Five Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)

• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 13 paid holidays

• Yearly Merit Increase

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location 

This position is located at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202.

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model, which is subject to change. Employees’ physical work location is based upon the position’s job duties and requirements, customer service and responsiveness, team and individual performance, and business needs and requirements. Our current practice requires in-office work for all employees for a minimum of three days per week. Business needs and initial onboarding may require additional days in the office.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre tax dollars for parking. We also offer an RTD ‘eco pass’ to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee. 

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 safe, responsible, sustainable building. Community Planning and Development 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 Stapleton; to the charming Victorian effects of the Baker district, the staff at Community Planning and Development works to make Denver a great place to live, work and play. The Department's three primary functions are Planning, Permitting and Inspection.  Learn more about how we're BUILDING COMMUNITY at www.DenverGov.org/CPD and www.DenverGov.org/DS

Please note that Community Planning and Development (CPD) is in the process of finalizing and implementing an exciting structural reorganization, intended to provide smaller supervisor-to-employee ratios and better career pathways, while improving permit plan review/issuance turnaround times, reducing bureaucracy, and enabling stronger collaboration with other departments. The trans