Senior or Principal Planner
Los Alamos County, NM
November 25, 2014
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Martha Katko
Phone:
505-662-8040
Fax:
505-662-8000
Email:
martha.katko@lacnm.us
Location:
Los Alamos, NM
We have one vacancy for either a Senior Planner or Principal Planner.
Senior Planner range is $56,523 to $87,484 annually
Principal Planner range is $62,316 to $96,451 annually
Minimum Qualifications for Senior Planner:
•Master’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
•Four years of professional planning experience, including some experience with the management of planning projects.
•Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class “D” driver’s license.
Additional Qualifications for Principal Planner:
•Additional one year of professional planning experience.
•One year experience in the management of complex planning projects.
•Must possess and maintain certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience working in a municipality or other public entity.
•Economic development planning and development project support experience.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Community & Economic Development Director or Designee, manages planning application cases, drafts, interprets and applies county community planning codes, ordinances, and policies to provide services to the public, the department, other departments and county administration. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
Los Alamos County application is required. Application and full job information are available at www.losalamosnm.us or by calling 505-662-8040. Deadline to apply is December 29, 2014 at 5pm MST. The Incorporated County of Los Alamos does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in employment or the provisions of service.
About Our Community:
Situated at the base of the Jemez Mountains in beautiful northern New Mexico, the city of Los Alamos is a community of about 18,000 people. Our community has a worldwide reputation for its scientific and technological research and development. Recreational opportunities are nearly unlimited. Los Alamos is home to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center, an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor refrigerated ice skating rink, numerous hiking and bike trails, and many organized sports leagues and events. We are located within a short drive from the Bandelier National Monument, the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Jemez Mountain Recreation Area. Cultural activities abound with concerts, art fairs and exhibits, lectures, dance performances and theater events scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, we are located near the culturally rich communities of Taos and Santa Fe.
Recent recognitions include:
2012 Top 100 Best Communities for Young People (America's Promise Alliance)
2012 Healthiest Place in the US (University of Wisconsin)
2012 Best Adventure Towns (National Geographic)
2013 Top High Schools (Newsweek)
2013 Best Small Towns to Visit (Smithsonian)
2014 10 Best Secret Ski Towns (National Geographic)
2014 Google eCity for New Mexico
2014 Easiest Place to Live (New York Times)
Further information about our community can be found at www.visit.losalamos.com.