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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 perform technical and professional work in zoning and land use administration. In accordance with the provisions of Town Codes and Ordinances and guidance by the Community Development Director, determine appropriate action in zoning and land use related matters. Although this position receives general direction from the Community Development Director, she/he is expected to exercise independent judgment in the application of her/his required skills

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:

Reviews major development proposals, in coordination with the Community Development Director, and based on sound planning principles, policies, standards and technical criteria contained in the Municipal Code and Comprehensive Plan, makes recommendations for approval, conditional approval, or denial to the Planning Commission and Town Council.
Reviews minor development proposals.
Oversees the review or reviews and analyzes data for zoning applications, including variance for the regulations of the Municipal Code where permitted, exemptions from the provisions of the subdivision regulations, comprehensive sign plans, temporary use permits, and special review uses.
Oversees the review or reviews major development plans submitted for a building permit to determine whether the project is in conformance with the floor area and height regulations, applicable ordinances or resolutions, and other general zoning regulations defined in the Town Municipal Code.
Approves zoning compliance on building permit applications at the discretion of the Community Development Director.
Formulates necessary recommendations on proposals when a land use application is considered by the Planning Commission and/or Town Council, or deals with the application on an administrative basis when permitted by the Municipal Code and designated by the Community Development Director.
Analyzes codes and suggests and prepares proposals to improve, clarify, and/or simplify codes in coordination with the Community Development Director,
Provides staff assistance to the Planning Commission, advises the Commission on zoning and related planning matters, and is responsible for presentations to the Commission;
Prepares resolutions and ordinances for approval by the Community Development Director and Town Attorney regarding zoning related matters to be presented to the Town Council or Planning Commission.
Makes recommendations to the Community Development Director on updates to the comprehensive plan for municipal development involving elements of the long-range planning program and tools for implementation.
Advises and provides guidance to developers, engineers, site planners, architects and others on general planning matters and the zoning regulations of the Town.

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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:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Planning or Urban Design, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in city planning or closely related field, and experience in all phases of city planning and some technical experience in zoning administration.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Planner in a government agency with issues related to land development, construction, site and or building design evaluation.
Computer skills required.
Thorough knowledge of the Town Municipal Code.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning, zoning and land use regulations.
Ability to read and interpret site plans, architectural building plans, development plans, zoning maps, landscape plans, surveys and plats.
Understanding the principles of architectural design, site analysis, site planning and construction processes since the Senior Planner may need to review site conditions and suggest appropriate modifications to insure conformance with minimum development standards and appropriate site planning practices.
Ability to analyze, critique and make design change recommendations to architectural drawings, site plans and master plans.
General knowledge of civil engineering, building code and/or landscape architecture desirable.
Knowledge of the principles of graphic presentation.
Drafting skills desired.
Ability to carry out research studies, analyzes problems, prepare and analyze technical reports and formulate recommendations.
Ability to prepare and make presentations to public bodies.
Ability to plan, organize, and follows through on all work activities.
Ability to speak effectively before public gatherings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, developers, owners, officials, and the public.
Ability to utilize personal computer and planning related software to prepare reports, correspondence, charts, graphs and other illustrative methods to convey information.
Ability to access information from GIS

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 fun, community focused, family-friendly, thriving, charming, resilient, safe, emotionally connected, nimble, adaptable, balanced, and unique.

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Position Range

$40.16 - $58.23 USD

Hiring Range

$40.16 - $49.20 USD

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Senior Planner

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Senior Planner to join our Community Development Department!

$1,000 sign-on bonus available!

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:

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