Senior Planner — Land Use & Growth Strategy (Hybrid)

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing option

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness rewards

Bus passes

Paid time off

Retirement match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Eagle County Government is hiring Senior Planners to lead high-priority land-use files and guide projects from vision to realization. The role emphasizes collaboration, independent judgment, and public service in a dynamic mountain setting.

The Senior Planner will manage complex applications, support long-range planning, and work in a hybrid schedule with occasional evenings and travel across Eagle County. AICP is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning or related field.
• Master’s degree counts toward 2 years of experience.
• Minimum 6 years of related planning experience.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 10+ active, high-complexity land-use files.
• Review applications against Eagle County regulations, state statutes, and federal laws.
• Present recommendations to county boards and officials.
• Lead weekly Development Review Team meetings and mentor staff.
• Support long-range planning initiatives and cross-department teamwork.

Skills

Land-use planning

Public presentation

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

GIS

EnerGov

Job description

Eagle County Government is hiring Senior Planners to lead high-priority land-use files and guide projects from vision to realization. The role emphasizes collaboration, independent judgment, and public service in a dynamic mountain setting.

The Senior Planner will manage complex applications, support long-range planning, and work in a hybrid schedule with occasional evenings and travel across Eagle County. AICP is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.