*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Planning Technician
Department: Community Development
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $29.08/hour - $32.72/hour
Salary Range: $29.08/hour - $43.62/hour

Position Summary: This position works with other members of the land use planning team (12 members in total) under the larger umbrella of Aspen's Community Development department (Planning, Building, Environmental Health and Sustainability). Performs entry-level planning work and a variety of complex administrative and technical duties to provide support and service to the public and Community Development Department, consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Works under the general direction of the Planning Director and is supervised by either the Principal Planner or Zoning Administrator.

Essential Job Functions:
Customer Service and Records Keeping
Serves as the primary 'planner of the day' providing customer service to the public in person and by phone by answering technical questions related to land use code, official zone district map, and departmental procedures. Confers with applicants and the public to explain, interpret, and discuss regulations, plans, and polices as they relate to proposed development, and provides verbal and written communication as needed. Maintains records and files for data tracking purposes according to departmental procedures.
Permit Review
Reviews building, sign, and temporary use applications to determine consistency with the City Land Use Code, including dimensional standards, outdoor lighting, and Residential Design Standard requirements and any conditions of approval. Researches property histories and records to determine background information. Coordinates with applicant and/or other departments to obtain clarification or correction of submitted material. Reviews land use applications for compliance with zoning and other development regulations. Completes a mixture of office and field work to ensure accuracy of permits. Delivers high quality, accurate results, while effectively maintaining and enhancing existing organizational systems and standards. Provides zoning research, field inspections and documentation, or analysis of current conditions for zoning enforcement. Tracks changes to the Official Zone District Map.
Inspections
Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspections to ensure constructed projects comply with approved building permit plans and land use approvals . Performs routine field inspections to identify zoning violations.
Planning Support
Provides assistance to Director, Deputy Director, and other Community Development Staff as needed for current planning case review or special projects including but not limited to opening and closing cases, preparing legal notices, research, field inspections and documentation, and preparing graphic aids or other presentation support as needed.

Current Planning Caseload
Reviews and analyzes administrative land use applications, written application materials, and other application documents for consistency with applicable provisions of the City's Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plans. Researches property histories and matters pertinent to land use applications. Coordinates referral agencies to facilitate timely, complete, and accurate comments. Confers with Planning and Engineering staff to ensure compliance with code, conditions of approval, and representations of the applicant. Conducts site visits with applicants. Formulates staff position and drafts Notices of Approval for assigned land use cases.
City Organizational Values
Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:
Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
* Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
* Regulations: Knowledge of or ability to learn zoning regulations, laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules relevant to carrying out assigned duties.
* Problem Solving: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Time Management: Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or related field.
Experience: One year of professional experience in planning or municipal government administration.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Email), and have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms. Experience using Salesforce platform is desired, but not required.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:
* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
* Evenings/Weekends may be required in addition to or instead of normal hours depending on department needs and special projects.
Work Environment:
* Indoors: Office environment.
* Outdoors/Off-Site: Performs site visits to construction sites, attends meetings, and conferences.
Physical Demands:
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.