Senior Planner: Lead High-Impact Community Development

Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous leave plans

Recreation benefit

401a contributions

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Planner to manage complex land use applications and support daily operations in the Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will work independently while communicating effectively with various stakeholders.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, 3 years of relevant experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience in local government preferred.
• Ability to manage conflict positively.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-priority land use applications and building permits.
• Provide customer service regarding Town plans and zoning matters.
• Attend and lead meetings with developers and Town staff.

Skills

General understanding of Historic preservation laws

Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and analysis capability

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Regional Planning

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Job description

The Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Planner to manage complex land use applications and support daily operations in the Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will work independently while communicating effectively with various stakeholders.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, 3 years of relevant experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and generous leave policies.