Zoning Planner

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Zoning Planner
• Salary: $73,079.97 - $ Annually
• Location:
  
  Aspen, CO
• Job Type: Full-time with benefits, salaried
• Job Number:
• Department:
  Community Development
• Opening Date: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Bilingual Stipend:
  No
• Hiring Minimum: $35.13
• Hiring Maximum: $49.08
• Pay Grade: P105
• Hiring Range
  
  Description:
  
  The hiring range is the starting point of the pay range to the 4th quartile of the pay range. Starting pay will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Description
• Benefits
• Early applications are encouraged**
• Job Postings without Closing Dates:
  Job postings that do not have a closing date will remain open until filled.
• Job Postings with Closing Dates:
  An Final date to receive applications may be extended if the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected. Likewise, a job posting may be closed prior to the listed closing date if the number of applications reach the limit for that position.

Reviews building and other development permits for compliance with zoning regulations, the Land Use Code and approved site specific development plans. Provides guidance to staff, applicants, and the public regarding permitted uses, dimensional and development standards, and other aspects of zoning reviews and inspections.

• Reviews and analyzes development plans and verifies plans are in compliance with County Codes, policies, and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Prepares deficiency notifications, as needed.
• Conducts in-person zoning inspections during construction to verify compliance with approved permits and County Codes. Provides planning and zoning information for the Certificate of Occupancy at the completion of the project.
• Analyzes road setback, yard setback, and height variance applications for various development projects. Prepares staff reports with recommendations for approval, conditional approval, or denial to the Board of Adjustment. Develops and presents reports and recommendations in public meetings to appointed officials.
• Supports the Community Development Department staff and referral agencies by reviewing and providing zoning-related referral comments for land use applications and providing compliance support to the code enforcement team, in addition to other department and inter-agency coordination.
• Provides specialized zoning-related information and interpretation to applicants regarding relevant permitting processes, regulations, and requirements with the goal to achieve structured and organized growth and development in the County. Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.
  
  Performs other duties as required or assigned.

This position follows a sequence:

• Level I:
  • Masters Degree preferred or Bachelor's Degree required. Education required in Urban Planning, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or other related fields.
  • Experience in planning or community development is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Level II (in addition to level I):
  • Masters Degree with two (2) years of experience or Bachelors Degree with (4) four years of experience.
  • Four to eight hours of continuing education and/or training related to job responsibilities, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Level III (in addition to Level II):
  • In addition to Level II, two (2) years progressively responsible and applicable experience.
  • Four to eight hours of continuing…