Senior Planner

Senior Planner – Town of Vail, Colorado
75 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657

Deadline for the first review of applications: August 23, 2026

The Town of Vail, Colorado is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to be its
next Senior Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee complex development review
projects, guide long-range planning initiatives, and help preserve the distinctive mountain
character that has made Vail a world-renowned destination.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner will manage complex development
review applications and long-range planning assignments, coordinate complex planning
projects and provide professional planning recommendations, serve as a technical resource
for Town staff, boards, commissions, applicants, and the public, prepare and evaluate policy
recommendations, zoning amendments, and special planning projects and foster
collaboration across departments while providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is an experienced planning professional with strong technical expertise
in municipal planning, land use policy, development review, and community engagement.
managing complex planning projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and
communicating effectively with residents, applicants, boards, elected officials, and staff. The
successful candidate provides technical guidance to colleagues, exercises sound professional
judgment, and is committed to exceptional customer service and thoughtful planning.

Required qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Urban Design, or a closely
related field
 Six (6) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible planning experience, preferably in
municipal government
 Thorough knowledge of planning principles, zoning regulations, land development, and
public administration
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
 Master’s degree in Planning or a related field
 AICP Certification
 Working knowledge of Colorado land use law
 GIS experience and familiarity with development review software

The Salary range for this position is $86,726-$130,089 with an expected hiring range of
$86,726-$108,407.50 DOE/DOQ.

Apply Here: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/vail-co-senior-planner/
For more information on this position, contact:
Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

larrygilley@governmentresource.com | 325-660-4208