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Senior Planner 
About the Organization Silverthorne, established in 1967, is a modern mountain town in the heart of Summit County with a community bonded by the region's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and the opportunity to build a future. Working for the Town of Silverthorne provides the unique opportunity to be part of a small, tightly knit, progressive organization that values balancing the needs of people and the environment, having fun with a positive attitude, embracing change through a pioneering spirit, collaborative teamwork, sincere integrity and enthusiastic zeal. Thanks to visionary leadership, public-private partnerships and community engagement, our town has an unmistakable energy that makes it a desirable place to live, work and play.  
Category Community Development  
Location Silverthorne Town Hall  
Pay Rate Hiring Range is: $82,735 - $93,766.05; Full Pay Range is: $82,735 - $110,313  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Shift M-F, 8 am - 5 pm, with some evening meetings and occasional community outreach on weekends  
Description

The Senior Planner reviews the most complex development applications and serves as team leader for major Community Development Projects, acting as a mentor to less experienced team members. This position prepares and recommends code and ordinance revisions and performs other long range planning functions.

HIRING BONUS - $2,000

$1,000 after working 30 days and the remaining $1,000 after one year of employment

Hiring Range is: $82,735 - $93,766.05
Full Pay Range is: $82,735 - $110,313

Benefits Include:

  • A robust flexible benefits plan including: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance; Group Life Insurance; Voluntary Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage; Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Accident & Critical Illness coverage;
  • Social Security Replacement 401(a) Retirement plan – vested day one
  • Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Accounts
  • 22 days of PTO accrued per year
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Free Employee Recreation Center Pass & Discounted Family Pass
  • Use of the Town Wash Bay to wash personal vehicles
  • Housing Purchase or Rental Assistance Programs
  • Town Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
 
Position Requirements

Required Qualifications / Skills

  • Master's degree in urban/regional planning, community development, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
  • Four years' experience in local or regional planning with experience in currently development reviews.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

  • 1 year of supervisory / mentoring experience.
  • Long-range planning experience.
  • Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Application Deadline  
Open Date 2/13/2024  
Click the Link to View the Full Job Description Senior Planner 2024.pdf 

Email None Specified 

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