Planner I - Winter Park, Colorado

ABOUT THE TOWN OF WINTER PARK

The Town of Winter Park, CO is an authentic, active mountain town in the central Rocky Mountains with around 1,000 full-time residents and many second homeowners. With the Winter Park Resort only two miles away from the downtown core, tourism is a major industry in the community. Town growth is expected over the next several years with new development projects and a focus on affordable housing.

The Town of Winter Park is seeking an individual to provide planning support services for current and long-range planning projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the initial point of contact for Planning Department requests

• Assist in subdivision reviews, rezoning applications, landscape plan review, architectural design review, and development improvement agreements

• Provide information on sign permits, banner permits, and special use permits

• Assist in zoning code enforcement

• Prepare and distribute meeting packets for public meetings

• Prepare legal postings, notifications, and site visits while assisting the Building Department as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, Geography, or related field of study and two years of planning experience in a municipal setting

• AICP Certification preferred

• Experience with GIS Programming

• Must have excellent management, time management, planning, organizational, administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills

• Basic knowledge of government processes and responsibilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Starting salary from $62,543 to $87,560 dependent on qualifications

• Excellent benefits, housing assistance, and remote work opportunities considered

• Position is subject to a screening process including criminal history, credit check, and drug testing

• The Town of Winter Park is an equal opportunity employer

Find the complete job description and comprehensive benefits information and apply at wpgov.com/jobs