Senior Planner

About the role

The Town of Snowmass Village is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Community Development Department. This position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and is responsible for managing high-priority, complex land use applications and building permits.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by offering 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, in person, via telephone, or internet.
• Support Planner of the Day (POD) functions, including answering questions from internal partners, assisting customers, and providing solution-oriented advice.
• Attend 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.
• Draft and process amendments to the Town's Land Use Code, Zoning Map, and Comprehensive Plan.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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 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, synthesizing 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employee and 83% for dependents.
• 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.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on department needs.