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Role overview

This is an entry-level, full-time City Planner I / Permit & GIS Technician position supporting a small municipal Community Development department. The role combines front-counter permit intake, basic current-planning tasks, and daily GIS maintenance and mapping. The position reports to the Community Development Director and is designed for career growth toward independent case management and a future Planner II classification.

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What you’ll do

• Serve as primary public contact at the front counter, by phone, and by email for permitting, land-use inquiries, submittal requirements, fees, and review timelines.
• Receive, review, and process building, sign, fence, demolition, and temporary-use permit applications for completeness, plan accuracy, contractor licensing, and insurance; calculate and collect fees.
• Route plans to the Building Official, Public Works, and referral agencies; coordinate inspections, relay correction notices, issue Certificates of Occupancy, and maintain permit tracking records.
• Maintain digital and physical records in compliance with municipal retention schedules and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA); prepare construction activity reports.
• Review permits and land-use requests for compliance with the Land Development Code (zoning, setbacks, lot coverage, parking, landscaping, signage); process administrative site plans, minor subdivisions, variances, special uses, and vacations.
• Prepare public notices, mailing lists, legal publications, and clear staff reports/recommendation packets for Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council; attend evening meetings to present routine cases and record minutes.
• Conduct field visits to verify development compliance; assist with zoning, sign, and property maintenance complaint investigations and enforcement coordination.
• Maintain and edit core GIS datasets (parcels, zoning, corporate limits, annexations, utility corridors, addressing, floodplains); maintain the municipal address database and coordinate addressing with county E-911 and USPS.
• Produce maps and analytical exhibits for staff reports, public notices, presentations, and grant applications; build and maintain public-facing web maps and dashboards.
• Provide mapping and GPS support to Public Works, Police, Finance, City Clerk, and Urban Renewal Authority; maintain department webpages and public informational handouts; provide administrative backup as assigned.

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Minimum qualifications & requirements

Education / experience (one of the following tiers):

• Option A: Associate’s Degree in planning, geography, GIS, public administration, construction management, architecture, or related field PLUS two (2) years of administrative, customer service, construction, GIS, or municipal experience.
• Option B: High School Diploma or GED PLUS four (4) years of directly related municipal, planning, permit, or GIS experience.
• Option C: Bachelor’s Degree in urban/regional planning, geography, GIS, public administration, or related field (no prior experience required).
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Technical knowledge & competencies:

• Working proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Esri Field Maps, or QGIS) to edit feature data, run queries, and produce maps.
• Strong customer service, de-escalation, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret municipal codes, read site plans and legal descriptions, and maintain composure in public hearing settings.

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Licenses & certifications

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Required post-hire (city-funded): ICC Permit Technician Certification (within 12 months) and Colorado Notary Public Commission (within 6 months).
• Supported/desirable: ICC Zoning Inspector, Esri technical certification, AICP Candidate status, or GISP tracking.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay range: $20.43 - $23.50 per hour (dependent on experience).
• Municipal benefits typically include optional medical, dental, and vision coverage; city-provided life insurance; mandatory 401(a) municipal retirement plan with voluntary 457(b) options; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave in accordance with Colorado HFWA; city-funded professional development and certification exam fees; access to city fleet vehicles for inspections and local travel.

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Schedule & location

• Full-time, non-exempt (40 hours/week). Standard City Hall schedule, Monday–Friday. Attendance at evening Planning & Zoning Commission meetings and occasional City Council meetings is required.
• Location: Monte Vista, Colorado (onsite municipal role).

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Application timeline

• Applications received by November 13, 2026 will receive first consideration. The Confidential Client may continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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