Gunnison County is hiring a  Planner Technician or a Planner I, DOE to fill a single vacancy. The position is full time with benefits and is located in our offices in sunny downtown Gunnison, Colorado. 

Pay Rate

Planning Technician: hourly range is from $27.84 to $31.69, depending on experience, plus full benefits. 

Planner I: hourly range is from $31.28 to $35.61, depending on experience, plus full benefits. 

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.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Requirements 

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

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 | Planning Technician 

 Performs professional & technical work in the Community Development Department. Independently plans and implements current administrative planning projects and manages those applications with support/oversight as needed. Support Director of Community Development and other staff in department activities. Performs a variety of routine and complex technical and professional work in current planning of the county and the development and implementation of land use and related policies and regulations. Review and processes special event application permits

Qualifications/Education | Planner Technician

The following or any combination of experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary for this position in the Community Development Department:

• 0-4 years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities. Experience in local government is desirable.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in planning related field.

Job Summary| Planner I

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.

Qualifications/Education | Planner I

• 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 experience