PLANNER I OR II

Colorado Psychiatric; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement

Spanish proficiency pay

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The Town of Basalt is seeking a Planner I or Planner II to support planning and development services, including zoning and subdivision regulation administration under the Planning Director. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and community responsiveness, with housing options possibly available in town-owned units.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in planning or a related field, with experience preferred; a Bachelor’s degree plus experience is acceptable for Planner I

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or closely related field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with 1–2 years of related planning experience, preferably in municipal planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional and technical level planning work on complex projects.
• Assist in administration of zoning and subdivision regulations under supervision of Planning Director.
• Collaborate with team to support the Town's Master Plan and community responsiveness.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Relationship-building

Organized

Education

Master's degree in urban/regional planning

Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or related field

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Town of Basalt is accepting applications for a Planner I or a Planner II position (DOQ). This position is an important part of the Town's planning and development services team and performs various professional and technical level planning work on challenging, complex, and/or sensitive planning projects in support of the Town's Master Plan and administration of the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations under the supervision of the Planning Director. The successful candidate possesses a team-oriented, collaborative, and organized working style, with excellent communication skills, the ability to maintain positive relationships, and responsiveness to the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• health and dental insurance
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• Spanish proficiency pay
• paid holidays
• paid leave
• wellness program

This is an exempt position. Housing may be available in a town-owned unit.

ABOUT BASALT, COLORADO

The Town, located in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, encompasses an area of approximately 2 square miles with over 4,000 residents.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

At the Town of Basalt, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values include teamwork, communication, customer service, commitment, respect, and safety.

ABOUT THE AREA

Basalt is known for its gold medal fly fishing and includes both a historic downtown and a growing market center in Willits. The Town is situated in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, which offers hiking, skiing, biking, fishing, as well as a variety of activities and events within or near the Town.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to [e-mail]. Applications will be accepted through October 30th. The Town reserves the right to begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as qualified candidates are received.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Planner I

Master's degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and a minimum of one (1) years of related planning experience, preferably in a municipal planning department. AICP certification is desirable but not required. Valid Colorado driver's license required.

Planner II

Master's degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, preferably in a municipal planning department. AICP certification is desirable but not required. Valid Colorado driver's license required.