Senior Planner / Planner III - Town of Winter Park, Colorado
The Town of Winter Park is recruiting a Senior Planner / Planner III to manage current and long-range planning projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and knowledge in planning theory and practice, public policy, and long-range planning, with strong written and oral communication skills, meaningful customer service practices, and a wide range of knowledge regarding the Planning profession. The Senior Planner is responsible for the reviewing and processing of all development projects as well as other applications outlined in the Town’s Unified Development Code. The position is responsible for the presentation of plans and policies to the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, the Town Council, and other community boards. Reporting to the Community Development Director, the position will work with the Planner I to provide direction on projects, determine development review process, and maintain scheduled applications.
The job description can be found at this link. Insight into the Town’s leadership team and culture can be found here. A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science or related field of study and four years of planning experience in a municipal setting is desired with a Master’s Degree preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
The salary range is currently $59,416 - $100,654, with a desired starting salary from $59,000 to $85,000 dependent on qualifications. A listing of benefits can be found here. Winter Park prides itself as an employer of choice and recently implemented a wage and benefit study that validates the salary and benefits offer to our employees are extremely competitive. The Town may provide housing assistance, assistance locating available housing, or placement in an available housing unit to the selected candidate to enable a move into our community. Full-time remote work within driving distance of Winter Park will be considered. Fully remote candidates should expect to be on-site 2-4 times a month.
Those wishing to join our team can apply here. A cover letter and resume should be submitted with your application. This position is subject to a screening process including criminal history. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review of applications scheduled for April 8, 2024.