Senior Planner

Snowmass Village

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Senior Planner to join our Community Development Department! ============================================================================================================== ### $1,000 sign-on bonus available! We are looking for a Senior Planner that will manage high-priority, complex land use applications and building permits while supporting both daily operations and strategic long-range planning initiatives. They are expected to operate with a high degree of independence and professional judgment, the ideal candidate brings an open, collaborative communication style and lends a focus to exemplary public service. #### **Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:** * Provide customer service by providing information and assistance to Town staff, the general public, and consultants/developers regarding Town plans, zoning matters and development requirements; conduct meetings with engineers, developers, architects, general public and Town staff regarding the development process and requirements, conducted in person, via telephone or internet. * Supports Planner of the Day (POD) functions. This may include answering questions from internal partners, assisting customers to answer questions and provide solution-oriented advice. * Attends pre-application meetings with property owners, prospective developers, and representatives from all applicable Town departments. * Review, interpret and analyze applications with respect to the Town's regulations, compliance with zoning requirements, requirements of service providers, and good planning practices. * Write staff reports, resolutions and ordinances for land use cases which typically include: background research, a thorough analysis and staff recommendations. * Attend meetings and make presentations to appropriate boards or commissions including the Planning Commission and Town Council. May lead weekly Development Review Team meetings. * Draft and process amendments to the Town's Land Use Code, Zoning Map, and Comprehensive Plan. Click here for the full job description *This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions listed in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation* **The ideal candidate has the following qualifications/skills:** * General understanding of Historic preservation laws, regulations, and programs; transportation planning principles and practices; and sustainability techniques, principles and practices. * Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Regional Planning or a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 3 years of related work experience. A master's degree in urban/regional planning or a related area of study (political science, public policy, public administration, etc.) is preferred. Experience may be substituted for education. * Experience planning in local government preferred. * AICP certification desired. * Ability to: * * Identify and suggest needed changes to Town codes, standards, procedures. * * Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements and correspondence. * * Present technical data, in verbal, written, graphic and map form, to a variety of boards and commissions. * * Serve as project manager for complex planning projects, studies and/or land use applications. * * Utilize specialized computer applications applicable to planning design and review. * * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. * * Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. * * Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis capability, synthesizes complex facts and issues in order to propose successful solutions tailored to competing interests. * * Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects. * * Ability to interact with the public in a positive, collaborative, non-confrontational manner. Capacity to manage conflict to an effective and positive outcome. * * Ability to work independently or in a team setting. **Our amazing perks and benefits:** * Medical, dental and vision insurance 100% premium coverage for the employee, 83% premium coverage for dependents. Employee can choose from two plans options; a PPO and a HDHP with HSA where the Town contributes an amount that equals to the deductible * Generous leave plans, on the first year of employment up to 200 hours of leave in addition to 10 paid holidays * Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1700 -- you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass! * 401a contributions, where the Town contributes 13% and the employee 5% * 6 weeks of paid parental leave for bonding with a child upon birth or adoption * Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a family member * Life, disability and accident insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts for health and childcare expenses * Membership discount at the Snowmass Recreation Center * Free RFTA Bus passes to commute to and from work and free employee commuter shuttle * Professional development opportunities **About us** The Town of Snowmass Village has grown over 50 years into a year-round family resort and vibrant community, with a mountain whose possibilities continue to be explored. With construction continuing the final phases of the Snowmass Base Village -- the largest ski resort development underway in North America -- we look forward to what the next 50 years will bring. We are proud of our life x work balance culture, and we see our Town and workplace as **f****un, community focused, family-friendly, thriving, charming, resilient, safe, emotionally connected, nimble, adaptable, balanced, and unique.** **Snowmass** - ----------- **Embrace Winter in Snowmass** - ----------------------------- Position Range $40.16---$58.23 USD Hiring Range $40.16---$49.20 USD