Senior Planner - Land Use & Zoning Specialist

Town of Telluride; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Telluride is seeking a Senior Planner to support long‑range planning, land development, and zoning under the Historic Preservation and Planning Director. You will interpret the Town’s Land Use Code, Design Guidelines, and Master Plan, review applications for compliance, and administer tree removal and mitigation permits while meeting with the public to provide guidance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, with four years of experience; a master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, environmental science, or related field is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in planning.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, planning processes, and GIS is expected.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, apply, and enforce the Town of Telluride Land Use Code, Design Guidelines, and Master Plan.
• Review land use applications for compliance with codes and plans.
• Administer Tree Removal and Mitigation Permits and advise the public on development.
• Attend and present at Planning and Zoning meetings; prepare staff memos and packets.
• Assist with long–range planning, data collection, and revisions to planning documents.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Public speaking

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Telluride is seeking a Senior Planner to support long‑range planning, land development, and zoning under the Historic Preservation and Planning Director. You will interpret the Town’s Land Use Code, Design Guidelines, and Master Plan, review applications for compliance, and administer tree removal and mitigation permits while meeting with the public to provide guidance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, with four years of experience; a master’s