JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Planner – City of Grand Junction

Hiring Range: $6,798.70–$7,651.18 monthly

Bonus: New hires receive 40 hours of paid time off upon hire

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Senior Planner to perform advanced professional planning duties supporting the City's Community Development program. This role involves developing, implementing, and updating City plans and regulations while providing high-quality customer service to City staff, the public, and development professionals.

Key Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing land use applications for zoning and regulatory compliance; preparing staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances; serving as staff liaison to boards and commissions; and supporting updates to the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of progressively responsible urban planning experience and a bachelo's degree in planning or a related field (or equivalent combination).

The City of Grand Junction values collaboration, continuous improvement, and exemplary public service. Employees may access a City-operated childcare facility for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Located in western Colorado, Grand Junction offers exceptional outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and 245 days of sunshine annually.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are asked not to include education dates per Colorado law.

BENEFITS

Click the link here for benefits information: https://www.gjcity.org/333/Employee-Benefits

BENEFITS

Click the link here for benefits information: https://www.gjcity.org/333/Employee-Benefits