Senior City Planner, Long-Range & Policy Strategy

City of Lafayette Colorado; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lafayette Colorado is seeking a Principal City Planner - Long Range Planning or Long Range Planning Manager level candidate. This position manages complex long-range planning projects, guides policy analysis, and coordinates with city leadership, staff, and external partners to advance planning priorities for the community.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, policy development, and the execution of multi-disciplinary design and planning initiatives to shape Lafayette’s urban

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical advisor to commissions, City officials, and other key partners on land use, natural resources, conservation, municipal infrastructure, transportation, and livability.
• Guides, reviews, and evaluates planning initiatives for complex and multifaceted development projects.
• Develops innovative design strategies for future infrastructure and public space projects while maintaining design excellence within financial and political constraints.
• Provides strategic urban design direction for large, multi-disciplinary city design and construction projects; collaborates with engineers, architects, staff, consultants, and contractors.

Job description

The City of Lafayette Colorado is seeking a Principal City Planner - Long Range Planning or Long Range Planning Manager level candidate. This position manages complex long-range planning projects, guides policy analysis, and coordinates with city leadership, staff, and external partners to advance planning priorities for the community.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, policy development, and the execution of multi-disciplinary design and planning initiatives to shape Lafayette’s urban