Planner II or III

Town of Johnstown•Johnstown, CO

About The Position

The Town of Johnstown is seeking a Planner II or III to join its Planning team in a fast-paced, high-production environment. Johnstown is a growing municipality facing a range of planning priorities, including maintaining its traditional small-town character, welcoming appropriate growth, building infrastructure, and managing oil and gas interests. The department’s future work includes implementing the 2021 Comprehensive Plan, responding to rapid development, and updating and innovating processes and systems. The Planner performs a wide variety of municipal planning and project management functions, including land use planning and research, code updates, administration and management associated with the overall development process, mentoring planners, answering daily on-call planning questions, and related land use and development functions. The successful candidate will bring a creative, collaborative style and contribute innovative ideas to a growing, positive team. The role works under the direct supervision of the Director and carries out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in routine and complex circumstances. The position is open until November 20, 2026, with the first review of applicants expected to begin no later than the week of November 16, 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter expressing interest and a resume through the official posting. Expected starting salary is $74,509–$89,411 for Planner II or $90,156–$108,187 for Planner III. The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, expertise, and energy relevant to municipal planning.
A creative and collaborative style.
Eagerness to learn and grow as a professional and planner.
Readiness to contribute actively in a fast-paced, high-production environment.

Responsibilities

Perform municipal planning and project management functions.
Conduct land use planning and research.
Update codes.
Administer and manage aspects of the overall development process.
Mentor planners.
Answer daily on-call planning questions.
Perform ancillary land use and development functions.
Carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in routine and complex circumstances.
Contribute innovative ideas to a collaborative team environment.