Do you want to be an integral part in the development of one of America’s best places to live while having a flexible work schedule and exceptional work life balance? A career with El Paso County’s Planning and Community Development Department will put you there! As a Planner or Senior Planner with El Paso County, you will be responsible for high-level challenging reviews, guiding Citizens to achieve their dreams with their property, and presenting complex projects to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners. Here you will make lasting relationships with all manner of Federal, State, Municipal, and County agencies. Come join our team and help ensure El Paso County remains the best!

This planning position primarily focuses on providing information to the public regarding development regulations either in person, by telephone, or via email, and secondarily focuses on the review of land use applications for consistency with County policies and the Land Development Code. This position independently reviews and analyzes applications, plans, regulations, and other information and has the discretion and independent judgment to formulate recommendations regarding applications for moderately complex and occasionally controversial Site Development Plans, Uses by Special Review (USRs), subdivisions, and other land development matters. Provides front counter assistance to walk-in customers regarding various land use questions and requests. Provides customer service as a member of Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT).