Community Development Planning Opportunities

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

19h

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking qualified candidates for planning opportunities within our Community Development Department. We are hiring for one or more positions at the Associate Planner, Senior Planner, and/or Principal Planner level, with placement based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs. Join a collaborative planning team that plays a key role in shaping the future of Colorado's largest city on the Western Slope. From development review and long-range planning to policy development and implementation, our planners work on projects that have a visible impact on the community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningful ideas, take ownership of projects, and work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about thoughtful community development.

Requirements

• Associate Planner: One year of responsible professional urban planning and zoning experience. Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field.
• Senior Planner: Three years of increasingly responsible urban planning and development experience. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field.
• Principal Planner: Five years of increasingly responsible urban planning and development experience. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Help residents, developers, consultants, and City staff navigate planning, zoning, development, and land use processes while providing exceptional customer service.
• Review development proposals, conduct research and analysis, and prepare recommendations that support thoughtful community growth and compliance with City regulations.
• Prepare and present reports, ordinances, and recommendations to boards, commissions, City Council, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate on planning projects, policy initiatives, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City plans, with opportunities to lead complex projects based on experience and position level.

Benefits

• Near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan.
• Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling.
• The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level