Planner I

Who We Are Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms. Benefits Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service Dependent Care FSA FSA and HSA Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children Employee Assistance Program Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships Job Summary This role performs professional and technical work in the Community Development Department. Independently plan and implement current and long-range planning projects and manage applications and support the Director in department activities. This includes a variety of routine and complex technical and professional work in current and/or long-range planning of the county and the development and implementation of land use and related policies and regulations. Position will focus generally on permit application review for compliance with the Gunnison County Land Use Resolution. Pay Rate The hourly range is from $32.06 to $36.50, depending on experience, plus full benefits. The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month. Hiring Manager April Kroner View email address on click.appcast.io Anticipated Job Posting Close Date Open until filled. Requirements Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license. Must complete IC S 100 and IC S 700 within the first year of employment. Qualifications/Education Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in land-use planning, natural resources or environmental resources, with emphasis on geology, ecology, biology or related fields; and One to two years professional planning experience and demonstration of increasingly responsible related experience in land use planning and local government administration One to two years of experience with direct contact and assistance to the public in a governmental or regulatory context; Experience with drafting and effectively presenting written and oral presentations to elected officials, commissions or the public preferred, or Any equivalent combination of related #J-18808-Ljbffr