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Planner I, II or Senior - Town of Vail, CO

Planner I, II or Senior 

Town of Vail
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Aryn Schlichting

Phone: 
970-479-2118
Email: 
aschlichting@vailgov.com
Location: 
VailCO
The Town of Vail is now recruiting a Planner to join our Community Development Department. Since its incorporation in 1966, Vail has earned the distinction as one of the leading mountain resort communities in North America. With more open space than any other community of its kind, free transit and other environmentally-sensitive services, plus an abundance of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities, Vail has become not only a great place to visit, but an even better place to live and work. With building valuations of nearly $220 million recorded by the town in 2014 and an increasing number of development review applications this is undoubtedly an exciting time to be part of the Town of Vail planning team.
We are looking for a self-motivated, dedicated individual with an exceptional work ethic who has demonstrated abilities in handling multiple projects and a heavy workload to join our high-performing team. The selected candidate shall be customer-service oriented and will primarily perform current planning duties in development review.
Specific responsibilities include: Responding to zoning and development questions; reviewing and analyzing development and architectural plans for compliance with all Town of Vail development standards and guidelines; providing professional counsel and expertise to applicants, the public, and decision-making boards; offering solutions to planning issues; writing technical reports, performing complex research, and making presentations to decision-making boards. The Town is seeking a Planner I, Planner II or Senior Planner (depending on qualifications) for this position.
Requirements
B.S./B.A. in urban planning, city planning, urban design, or a closely related field a minimum of 3 to 5 years of full-time planning experience (preferably municipal planning experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A Master’s Degree in urban planning, city planning, urban design or a closely related field and AICP certification is preferred for this position.
Come work with us! Apply at http://tinyurl.com/p7h4dq2