Land Use Planner I/II — Public-Facing Planning Tech

Salted; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamosa County’s Land Use Department is hiring Planning Tech/Planner I/II to support daily operations, assist the public, and administer the Land Use Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The positions involve data collection, case processing, and coordination with the Director and county boards.

The roles emphasize professional development, training opportunities, and a 37.5-hour work week with county benefits. Evening and weekend meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in planning, geography, social science, history, English or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Planner I: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field or 1-2 years of related experience.
• Planner II: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field AND 1+ year related experience OR Master’s Degree in Planning or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, process applications, and perform inspections as needed to assure compliance with adopted codes and standards.
• Assist in the analysis, drafting, refinement, and amendment of department policies, land use regulations, and the comprehensive plan.
• Public Engagement: provide the public with technical assistance and information on the Land Use Development Code, county and state regulations, planning projects and Department policies and procedures.
• Permit Review: research, evaluate, and make recommendations for compliance with planning principles and relevant regulations of site plan, subdivision, use permit, variance, and other land use applications.
• Land Use Case Management: participate in pre-application meetings; process applications; perform site visits and research prior decisions and actions; prepare recommendations, staff reports and meeting materials; present to county and public Boards and Commissions; track compliance and perform enforcement as appropriate.
• Attend public meetings as necessary, including those in the evenings and on weekends.

Skills

Writing skills

Maps/GIS

Plans & Drawings

Consistency & Accuracy

Customer service

Administration

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in planning or related field

Planner I: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field or 1-2 years experience

Planner II: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field with 1+ year or Master’s in Planning

Tools

GIS software (ESRI)

Job description

Alamosa County’s Land Use Department is hiring Planning Tech/Planner I/II to support daily operations, assist the public, and administer the Land Use Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The positions involve data collection, case processing, and coordination with the Director and county boards.

The roles emphasize professional development, training opportunities, and a 37.5-hour work week with county benefits. Evening and weekend meetings may be required.