Senior Planner

Who we are:

The City of Woodland Park-proudly known as "The City Abovethe Clouds"-is awelcoming mountain community located at 8,481 feet and surrounded by the one-million-acre Pike National Forest.Woodland Park offers a small-communitysetting with direct access to outdoor recreation, including nearby trails,fishing areas, and year-round activities.

The City is committed to providing dependable publicservices, supporting responsible growth, and maintaining the unique characterthat defines this mountain community.

Our City of Woodland Park benefits:

• FREE employee-only medical, dental & vision plan
• Free Aquatic Center pass for employees - full access to the community aquatic facility
• HSA contributions up to $3,000/year
• Free preventive care + large provider networks
• Telehealth with $0 copay for PPO & HDHP members
• Mental health support: counseling, therapy, coaching & wellness apps
• City-paid life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage
• 5% City match to your 401(a) retirement plan on a vesting schedule
• $50,000 in City-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance for all eligible employees
• Financial wellness programs & FSA options
• Wellness programs for diabetes, hypertension & more
• Travel assistance for employees & dependents
• Bi-weekly pay

Paid Time Off:

• PTO for full-time & benefited part-time employees
• PTO starts accruing immediately and grows with years of service
• Plus 12 paid holidays each year
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off every year for full-time employees

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of administrative,technical and professional duties related to current land use planning, zoningand building activities. In addition, this position performs a variety of workassignments involving research, data assimilation, code amendments, developmentanalysis, mapping, graphics, documentation, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

1. Graduation witha Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree inland-use planning, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field.

2. Experience related toplanning, zoning, land use regulations, public administration, or closelyrelated field is beneficial.

3. Valid Colorado Driverlicense.

Upcoming Projects:

Upcoming planning projects include topic specificupdates to the recently adopted Unified Development Code (e.g., landscapingstandards, architectural design guidelines, parking standards, and possible'dark-sky' lighting standards) and we will soon begin a sub-area plan for thedowntown area. The department also continues to implement a new permit trackingsystem.

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Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

The City of woodland Park is an Equal OpportunityEmployer