PLANNER II - $68,532 - $92,519 ABOUT THIS POSITION - The Town of Basalt is accepting applications for a Planner II position. This opportunity is one of five positions within our Planning Department. This position is an important part of the Town’s planning and development services team and performs various professional and technical level planning work on challenging, complex, and/or sensitive planning projects in support of the Town’s Master Plan and administration of the Town’s zoning and subdivision regulations under the supervision of other positions in the planning department.

The successful candidate possesses a team-oriented, collaborative, and organized working style, with excellent communication skills, the ability to maintain positive relationships, and responsiveness to the community. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Master’s degree in city or regional planning, landscape architecture, or closely related field or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional level experience and with some level of previous experience in planning department. WHAT WE OFFER - We offer an excellent benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including health and dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, paid leave, and a wellness program.

The hiring range for the Planner II is $68,532 – 92,519 with salary commensurate to experience. This is a non-exempt position. The Town has some Town-owned apartments that may be available to a successful candidate. ABOUT BASALT, COLORADO - The Town, located in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, encompasses an area of approximately 2 square miles with over 4,000 residents. ABOUT OUR CULTURE - At the Town of Basalt, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values include teamwork, communication, customer service, commitment, respect, and safety. ABOUT THE AREA - Basalt is known for its gold medal fly fishing and includes both a historic downtown and a growing market center in Willits. The Town is situated in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, which offers hiking, skiing, biking, fishing, as well as a variety of activities and events within or near the Town.