JOB DESCRIPTION

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Information specific to this position:

• Pay Range: $106,841-$147,439/year, based on qualifications and experience*
• Hours/Day: 8
• Percentage: 100%
• Work calendar days: 260
• Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for reviewing housing, demographic and open enrollment trends to assess impacts on district budget and facilities. Perform enrollment projections, oversee real estate transactions, communicate with local governments and manage intergovernmental agreements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare and interpret annual long-range enrollment projections by school and grade level for management reports.
2. Monitor city and county growth data, population forecasts, land use referrals, and periodically prepare analytical reports. Analyze space needed based on forecasts to accommodate projected growth or decline.
3. Develop, maintain, analyze, and postulate data relating to feeder patterns, facility capacity, utilization and facility profiles. Propose alternatives based on data and need.
4. Utilize historical enrollment data to identify trends and apply statistical models to develop enrollment projections. Annually research and analyze choice/open enrollment information and its effect on school attendance areas. Collaborate with Information Technology department to produce one-year and five-year enrollment projections.
5. Provide support to the district's short- and long-range planning efforts and associated sub-committees. Provide guidance and expertise in planning-related issues to district leadership, staff, and community members. Provide support at public meetings regarding growth, regional demographics, and school boundaries.
6. Collaborate during planning efforts with district personnel, municipalities, community members, and regional planners.
7. Analyze, compile, and prepare responses to residential development referrals from local municipalities as to the impact of new growth on existing district infrastructure and the need for new schools.
8. Maintain and assist in the development of intergovernmental agreements (IGA), including the district's Payment in Lieu of Land (PILO) agreements. Review IGAs to ensure compliance and provide information to municipalities, staff, and the community on IGAs.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field
• Required Experience: At least five years of experience working in a public facilities capacity; experience in facilities planning and design for local government
• Preferred Experience: Three to five years' experience in an education setting; experience working in local government and a thorough understanding of school board operations
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid US driver's license
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification or other appropriate professional certifications preferred
• Association with American Planning Association (APA) or Colorado Educational Planners Association (CEPA) preferred

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.