Planner or Senior Planner (Dependent on Qualifications)

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Town Hall - Erie, CO

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$67762.00 - $98628.00 Salary / year

Job Category

Planning & Development

Description

Join Our Planning Team and Help Shape the Future of Our Town!

Are you passionate about thoughtful community development and collaborative planning? Under the guidance of the Principal Planner, the Planner / Senior Planner plays a key role in shaping the growth and character of the Town of Erie. In this dynamic position, you'll review and process land use applications in accordance with the Town Code, prepare in-depth analysis reports, and contribute to long-range planning initiatives.

You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders-including residents, developers, landowners, Town staff, the Planning Commission, Town Council, and advisory boards-to provide guidance on the Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code.

A background in design, urban design, or architecture would be a fantastic complement to this role, bringing valuable perspective to the planning process-though it's not required.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where your work directly influences the community, we'd love to hear from you! All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision and values of TRUE .

Exciting new projects you could be a part of :

• Erie Town Center
• Downtown Redevelopment
• Multiple new mixed-use neighborhoods

Posting Dates :

11 / 17 / 2025 - 12 / 14 / 2025

Anticipated Work Schedule :

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some nights and weekends as needed.

This position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work in-office three days a week.

Work Location :

Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, CO 80516

2025 Pay Range : Planner

Senior Planner

Hiring rates are dependent upon experience.

Pay Ranges Effective 01 / 2026 Including 2% Market Increase :

Planner

Senior Planner

Hiring rates are dependent upon experience.

To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The ideal candidate has a strong background in current planning and community building, with an emphasis on design. This candidate should be comfortable with working towards high quality outcomes with development teams.

Current Planning

Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, and prepares graphic and narrative reports on data. Presents staff reports and recommendations to the Planning Commission and Town Council.

Long Range Planning

Participates in long-range planning. Assists in preparation of planning documents for the Town, including but not limited to, the Town Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Code and Design Guidelines.

Other Duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Planner :

Senior Planner :

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications :

Job Expectations :

This position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work in-office three days a week.

Pre-employment screenings include :

Accommodations :

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov .

Town of Erie Benefits :

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits :

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

EEOC Statement :

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.