Join Our Planning Team and Help Shape the Future of Our Town!

Are you passionate about thoughtful community development and collaborative planning? Under the guidance of the Principal Planner, the Planner/Senior Planner plays a key role in shaping the growth and character of the Town of Erie. In this dynamic position, you’ll review and process land use applications in accordance with the Town Code, prepare in-depth analysis reports, and contribute to long-range planning initiatives.

You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders—including residents, developers, landowners, Town staff, the Planning Commission, Town Council, and advisory boards—to provide guidance on the Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code.

A background in design, urban design, or architecture would be a fantastic complement to this role, bringing valuable perspective to the planning process—though it’s not required.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where your work directly influences the community, we’d love to hear from you! All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values of TRUE.

Exciting new projects you could be a part of:

• Erie Town Center
• Downtown Redevelopment
• Multiple new mixed-use neighborhoods

Posting Dates: 

• 11/17/2025 – 12/14/2025
  • Given the holiday season interviews with top candidates will be scheduled in the first few weeks of January.
  • Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 12/14/2025 to be considered.
  • All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This posting may close early without further notice. 

Anticipated Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some nights and weekends as needed.

• Attending Erie public meetings as needed. These events are typically scheduled on weeknights.
• This position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work in-office three days a week.
  • Please note that Planning and Development does flex time for employees who attend weeknight meetings or weekend events.

 
Work Location:

• Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, CO 80516

 Pay Range:

 Planner

• Full Salary Range: $67,762.00/year - $88,769.00/year
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $67,762.00/year - $78,265.00/year

 Senior Planner

• Full Salary Range: $82,190.00/year - $115,066.00/year
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $82,190.00/year - $98,628.00/year

 Hiring rates are dependent upon experience.
 

To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate has a strong background in current planning and community building, with an emphasis on design. This candidate should be comfortable with working towards high quality outcomes with development teams.

Current Planning

• Compiles and analy