What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager position at Town of Silverthorne?
Deadline to apply is May 3, 2026.
Exciting new opportunity for a Planning Manager wishing to work in Summit County, located in the Colorado Rockies, with the possibility to work remote a portion of the time. Employee housing options may be available. The Planning Manager manages the Community Development Technicians and Planning employees, projects and processes. This position reviews the most complex development applications, performs long range planning functions, acts as a liaison with external and internal entities and recommends and prepares Town code and ordinance revisions.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Exciting new opportunity for a Planning Manager wishing to work in Summit County, located in the Colorado Rockies, with the possibility to work remote a portion of the time. Employee housing options may be available. The Planning Manager manages the Community Development Technicians and Planning employees, projects and processes. This position reviews the most complex development applications, performs long range planning functions, acts as a liaison with external and internal entities and recommends and prepares Town code and ordinance revisions.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Public Policy, or related area.
- Five years’ experience working as a professional land use planner.
- Five years’ experience writing staff reports and public speaking.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Colorado Drivers License at time of hire.
- Master’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Public Policy or related area of study.
- Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Ten years’ experience working as a professional land use planner.
- Experience in municipal planning for a Colorado mountain community.
- Two years of supervisory experience.