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Planning Technician
Town of Vail —Vail, CO
- $27.39 - $34.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Senior Planner
Town of Vail —Vail, CO
- $86,726.00 - $108,407.50 a year
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Office
- Master's degree
Senior Planner
Eagle County Government —Eagle, CO
- $81,926 - $118,792 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- English
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Planning Technician

Town of Vail -
Vail, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.39 - $34.24 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

401(a)
Wellness program
Commuter assistance
457(b)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
Land use law in public permitting
Construction regulatory compliance
In-person customer service
Urban planning
Regulatory legal research
High school diploma or GED
Construction plans
Records management
Zoning regulations
Community planning
Architectural zoning analysis
Productivity software
Local building codes
Legal compliance
Technical Proficiency
Land use planning

Full Job Description

Position Overview

Are you interested in how communities grow, develop, and come together? The Town of Vail is seeking a Planning Technician to join our Community Development team and play an important role in helping residents, businesses, architects, developers, and other community partners navigate Vail's planning and permitting processes.

In this role, you'll combine planning, technical review, research, and customer service to support current planning and development activities throughout the Town. You'll review planning applications and building permits for compliance with zoning, land use, and applicable codes; assist customers through the application and permitting process; and help coordinate applications presented to the Design Review Board and Planning and Environmental Commission.

You'll also research and interpret zoning regulations and development standards, prepare reports and presentations, maintain planning records, conduct occasional site visits, and support long-range planning and community initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, interpreting regulations, and contributing to the future of a unique mountain community.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in person, with occasional evening meetings.

Skills / Requirements

What you'll bring:

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in zoning, permitting, planning, construction, or a related field.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, applicants, developers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge of or ability to learn zoning, land use planning, building permitting, and municipal development processes.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans, zoning codes, regulations, and municipal policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex or technical information understandable.
Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work with electronic permitting and records systems.
Ability to travel to project sites, navigate uneven or steep terrain, and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Even better if you have:

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
ICC Permit Technician Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Knowledge of Colorado land use laws and regulations.
Experience with GIS mapping and electronic permit-tracking systems.

Culture / Lifestyle / Benefits

Work for Vail. Live well.

Working for the Town of Vail means more than a paycheck. Our employees help shape and serve one of Colorado's most distinctive mountain communities, and we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, well-being, and life outside of work.

For eligible full-time employees, 2026 benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including access to preferred pricing through Vail Health and Vail Summit Orthopaedics.
Exceptional retirement benefits. The Town funds the mandatory 401(a) contribution beginning on the first day of eligible employment. The Town contribution is 11.15% of base salary during the first year and 16.15% beginning after one year of service, with vesting increasing based on years of service. Employees also have access to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan with Roth options.
Generous paid time off. Eligible employees receive the equivalent of six paid holidays plus three weeks of vacation during their first year, with vacation accrual increasing with service. Full-time employees also earn sick leave and have access to bereavement leave and the Town's Sick Bank program.
$1,000 Lifestyle Spending Account for the 2025–2026 plan year to support well-being, including eligible expenses such as fitness memberships, classes, athletic equipment and apparel, ski passes, activity trackers, race fees, and more.
Wellness incentives, including a 2026 wellness bonus for eligible employees who complete a qualifying preventive care visit or screening.
Tuition assistance of up to $4,000 per year, based on years of service, for eligible educational programs.
Housing assistance programs, including Employee Home Ownership and Rental Assistance programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources at no additional cost, including confidential counseling, life coaching, financial and legal consultation, and work-life resources.
Free recreation benefits, including employee access to golf at Vail Golf Course, Vail Tennis Courts, ice skating at Dobson Ice Arena, and the Nordic Center, subject to annual Town Council approval.
Free CORE Transit bus pass, employee discounts through BenefitHub, and Flexible Spending Account options.

At the Town of Vail, you'll work alongside people who care about public service, collaboration, professionalism, and the community we serve. As a member of Community Development, your work will have a visible impact on how Vail grows and evolves while helping preserve what makes the community special.

Come build your career while helping shape the future of Vail.

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