PLANNER I OR II

The Town of Basalt is accepting applications for a Planner I or a Planner II position (DOQ). This position is an important part of the Town's planning and development services team and performs various professional and technical level planning work on challenging, complex, and/or sensitive planning projects in support of the Town's Master Plan and administration of the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations under the supervision of the Planning Director.

The successful candidate possesses a team-oriented, collaborative, and organized working style, with excellent communication skills, the ability to maintain positive relationships, and responsiveness to the community.

• health and dental insurance
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• Spanish proficiency pay
• paid holidays
• paid leave
• wellness program

This is an exempt position. Housing may be available in a town-owned unit.

The Town, located in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, encompasses an area of approximately 2 square miles with over 4,000 residents.

At the Town of Basalt, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values include teamwork, communication, customer service, commitment, respect, and safety.

Basalt is known for its gold medal fly fishing and includes both a historic downtown and a growing market center in Willits. The Town is situated in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, which offers hiking, skiing, biking, fishing, as well as a variety of activities and events within or near the Town.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to  Applications will be accepted through October 30th. The Town reserves the right to begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as qualified candidates are received.

Master's degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and a minimum of one (1) years of related planning experience, preferably in a municipal planning department. AICP certification is desirable but not required. Valid Colorado driver's license required.

Master's degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, preferably in a municipal planning department. AICP certification is desirable but not required. Valid Colorado driver's license required.