Planner I

About the role

This role performs professional and technical work in the Community Development Department. Independently plan and implement current and long-range planning projects and manage applications and support the Director in department activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and implement current and long-range planning projects
• Manage applications and support the Director in department activities
• Perform permit application review for compliance with the Gunnison County Land Use Resolution

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

Qualifications/Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in land-use planning, natural resources or environmental resources, with emphasis on geology, ecology, biology or related fields;
• One to two years professional planning experience and demonstration of increasingly responsible related experience in land use planning and local government administration;
• One to two years of experience with direct contact and assistance to the public in a governmental or regulatory context;
• Experience with drafting and effectively presenting written and oral presentations to elected officials, commissions or the public preferred,
• or Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Pay

The hourly range is from $32.06 to $36.50, depending on experience, plus full benefits. The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*