What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Town of Snowmass Village?
$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.
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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:
- 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 fun, community focused, family-friendly, thriving, charming, resilient, safe, emotionally connected, nimble, adaptable, balanced, and unique.