Senior Planner

Description

The Town of Bennett is hiring a Senior Planner. Come join an amazing team where you can pioneer your ideas and bring innovation and creativity to one of the fastest-growing communities in the Denver metropolitan area. The Town of Bennett is committed to a fun, progressive learning environment that encourages staff mentorship and development. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including flexible schedules, 100% premium paid health insurance for employees, a 401(a) match, life insurance, paid family leave, long-term disability insurance, access to mental health services, an annual pass to the Bennett Parks and Recreation District, sick and vacation accrual, and a cafeteria health plan.

The Planner roles perform professional land use and municipal planning work, including current and long-range planning, review of zoning and development applications, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Responsibilities scale with experience, from entry-level planning support to leading complex projects and developing policy.

Essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be an accurate summary of the job classification and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages projects related to site plans, zoning, and subdivision submittals.
• Creates annual population studies and works with demographic information.
• Organizes and conducts meetings with staff and developers.
• Assists with updates to ordinances and long-range planning efforts.
• Reviews case proposals for conformance with ordinances and regulations and prepares staff reports and recommendations.
• Leads the review and development of zoning ordinances and Comprehensive Plan updates.
• Directs and coordinates planning activities with other town departments and agencies.
• Analyzes complex land use proposals and makes high-level recommendations.
• Advises on strategic planning initiatives, community engagement, and special projects.
• Represents the Town in interactions with officials, stakeholders, and the public.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts research on various issues pertaining to the Town’s planning needs.
• Recommends the use of land for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses with an emphasis on future planning.
• Determines conformity with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and recommends approval or identifies problems and analyzes alternatives.
• Provides interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, subdivision, and sign ordinances.

• Understanding of municipal planning, zoning, and land use laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply planning policies and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with public officials, community members, and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Colorado annexation laws.

• Senior Planner:
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of four years of progressive planning experience, with leadership responsibilities.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• AICP certification preferred.

• Office setting with periodic fieldwork.
• Moderate noise level.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

• Senior Planner: $90,600 - $107,500 plus benefits package.

All position levels qualify for a hiring bonus or relocation reimbursement.

Applications are due by 03/03/2026.