Senior Planner

Department Planning Location Default Salary $36.20/hour-$45.25/hour Open Date 05/05/2026 Description Who we are: The City of Woodland Park—proudly known as "The City Above the Clouds" —is a welcoming mountain community located at 8,481 feet and surrounded by the one ‑ million ‑ acre Pike National Forest. Woodland Park offers a small ‑ community setting with direct access to outdoor recreation, including nearby trails, fishing areas, and year ‑ round activities. The City is committed to providing dependable public services, supporting responsible growth, and maintaining the unique character that defines this mountain community. Our City of Woodland Park benefits: FREE employee ‑ only medical, dental & vision plan Free Aquatic Center pass for employees — full access to the community aquatic facility HSA contributions up to $3,000/year Free preventive care + large provider networks Telehealth with $0 copay for

PPO & HDHP

members Mental health support: counseling, therapy, coaching & wellness apps City ‑ paid life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage 5% City match to your 401(a) retirement plan on a vesting schedule $50,000 in City ‑ paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance for all eligible employees Financial wellness programs & FSA options Wellness programs for diabetes, hypertension & more Travel assistance for employees & dependents Bi-weekly pay

Paid Time Off:

PTO for full ‑ time & benefited part ‑ time employees PTO starts accruing immediately and grows with years of service Plus 12 paid holidays each year 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off every year for full ‑ time employees

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional duties related to current land use planning, zoning and building activities. In addition, this position performs a variety of work assignments involving research, data assimilation, code amendments, development analysis, mapping, graphics, documentation, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

1. Graduation with a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field. 2. Experience related to planning, zoning, land use regulations, public administration, or closely related field is beneficial. 3. Valid Colorado Driver license.

Upcoming Projects:

Upcoming planning projects include topic specific updates to the recently adopted Unified Development Code (e.g., landscaping standards, architectural design guidelines, parking standards, and possible 'dark-sky' lighting standards) and we will soon begin a sub-area plan for the downtown area. The department also continues to implement a new permit tracking system. View the full job description here Anticipated Job Posting Close Date Open until filled. The City of woodland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer Senior Planner 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars Woodland Park, CO $36.20 - $45.25 an hour - Full-time Woodland Park 9 reviews $36.20 - $45.25 an hour - Full-time Department Planning Location Default Salary $36.20/hour-$45.25/hour Open Date 05/05/2026 Description Who we are: The City of Woodland Park—proudly known as "The City Above the Clouds" —is a welcoming mountain community located at 8,481 feet and surrounded by the one ‑ million ‑ acre Pike National Forest. Woodland Park offers a small ‑ community setting with direct access to outdoor recreation, including nearby trails, fishing areas, and year ‑ round activities. The City is committed to providing dependable public services, supporting responsible growth, and maintaining the unique character that defines this mountain community. Our City of Woodland Park benefits: FREE employee ‑ only medical, dental & vision plan Free Aquatic Center pass for employees — full access to the community aquatic facility HSA contributions up to $3,000/year Free preventive care + large provider networks Telehealth with $0 copay for

PPO & HDHP

members Mental health support: counseling, therapy, coaching & wellness apps City ‑ paid life, AD&D, STD & LTD coverage 5% City match to your 401(a) retirement plan on a vesting schedule $50,000 in City ‑ paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance for all eligible employees Financial wellness programs & FSA options Wellness programs for diabetes, hypertension & more Travel assistance for employees & dependents Bi-weekly pay

Paid Time Off:

PTO for full ‑ time & benefited part ‑ time employees PTO starts accruing immediately and grows with years of service Plus 12 paid holidays each year 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off every year for full ‑ time employees

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional duties related to current land use planning, zoning and building activities. In addition, this position performs a variety of work assignments involving research, data assimilation, code amendments, development analysis, mapping, graphics, documentation, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

1. Graduation with a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field. 2. Experience related to planning, zoning, land use regulations, public administration, or closely related field is beneficial. 3. Valid Colorado Driver license.

Upcoming Projects:

Upcoming planning projects include topic specific updates to the recently adopted Unified Development Code (e.g., landscaping standards, architectural design guidelines, parking standards, and possible 'dark-sky' lighting standards) and we will soon begin a sub-area plan for the downtown area. The department also continues to implement a new permit tracking system. View the full job description here Anticipated Job Posting Close Date Open until filled. The City of woodland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer