Planning & Zoning Coordinator/ Public Works - Town Manager Admin Assistant/ Event Coordinator

Town of Keenesburg

Job Title: Planning & Zoning Coordinator/Public Works-Town Manager Admin Assistant/Events Coordinator

Opened: October 27, 2025

Closing Date: Until filled

Location: Town of Keenesburg

Classification: Full-Time

Pay Range: $32.00-$34.00 DOQ

*Please fill out and supply application from link below along with your resume*

POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the general direction of the Town Manager and Public Works Director, performs a wide variety of administrative duties of a highly responsible, professional nature in a detail-oriented environment. Provides research, data collection, public communications, technical support, and other activities. Participates as a team member on professional planning projects. Researches, evaluates, verifies, and presents background information and data. Prepares and monitors statistical tabulations, computations, charts, reports, and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, transportation, housing, traffic, land use, zoning, historic preservation, proposed subdivisions, and public utilities. May prepare communication products such as public involvement plans, presentations, workshop/public meeting coordination, major document production, displays and newspaper inserts and ads. May coordinate development review application processing and distribution of requests. Manages and coordinates community events.

General Duties – are included but not limited to:

Receives and accepts site plans for new residential and commercial developments.

Accepts petitions for rezoning, annexations, street, or easement vacancies and conditional uses.

Prepare notices for delivery to adjacent property owners to apprise of proposed or pending actions.

Assures that proper legal documents are recorded with the county related to subdivision plats, annexation plats, and all ordinances pertaining to waivers, abandonments, street changes/vacates, etc.

Must be knowledgeable on town maps and zoning regulations of town related items.

Distributes copies of plats to utilities.

Collects recording fees.

Oversee zoning enforcement functions and interpret zoning ordinances.

Coordinates with developers related to project proposals, subdivision proposals, temporary use permit etc.

Assists with coordinating and attends Planning Commission meetings and Development Review Team meetings. Take minutes, transcribes, and produces permanent records.

Prepares meeting packets, including compiling information and documentation.

Performs administrative duties as requested.

Assists with reception duties when needed.

Event Coordinator:

Coordinate Town activities and annual events sponsored by the Town.

Manage budget with goal to remain within the approved budget.

Keep detailed records of events and accounting.

Act as liaison between board appointed committee and Town.

Follow direction of committee.

Establish and retain relationships with community organizations, citizens, schools, and other entities to partner with.

Other Duties:

Any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager and Public Works Director. Prepares correspondence and or reports as directed.

Qualifications:

Must have a legal authorization to work in the United States of America. Valid Colorado Driver's License. Must be able to pass background check and pre-employment drug test.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to operate office equipment such as computer, typewriter, copy machine, calculator, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and proper punctuation.

Ability to perform clerical duties and handle clerical detail.

Able to follow oral and written instructions.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other employees and the public.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee may have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, use hands to finger (type), handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and kneel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Other Unique Requirements:

A flexible schedule may be required to fulfill organizational needs including attending committee meetings, Planning Commission meetings, or occasional weekend work related to Town sponsored events.

Education/Experience:

Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public administration or a closely related field is desired. Relevant work experience will also be considered.

Minimum of two years of clerical experience with Municipal knowledge desired.

Experience with Municipal Planning and Zoning desired.

Town Benefits:

The Town of Keenesburg offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium. Benefit coverage includes Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Town paid Life Insurance for employee, IRA contribution, paid sick leave accrual, and vacation time (based on length of service). Benefits begin the 1st of the month following first day of the following month if eligible on or before the fourteenth (14th); or the first day of the second month following the date of eligibility if eligibility qualification is on or after the fifteenth (15th) for employees regularly scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.

The duty statements set forth in this Job Description are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The Town reserves the right to modify or change duties or essential functions of this job at any time. The Town of Keenesburg is a drug-free workplace. The Town of Keenesburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $34