Community Development Director Snowmass Village

Community Development Director

Position in the Snowmass Village Community Development Department. In-person role.

• Provides effective leadership and management to create a positive, cohesive development review team and work environment.
• Provides overall direction for current and long‑range planning, compliance with adopted building codes, and other Town policies related to the development review process.
• Provides direction on enforcement of zoning, land use, and building regulations.
• Serves as a visible spokesperson in the community on development and planning issues.
• Manages long‑range and current planning projects, including updating comprehensive plans and assisting with housing policy and environmental policy development.
• Processes and facilitates complex land use applications through the development review process.
• Works with the Town’s GIS division to maintain the zoning map of the Town of Snowmass Village.
• Reviews and improves the development review process, including monthly billings and fee structure.
• Manages revenue from permits and applications to offset operating costs.
• Functions as an integral member of the Town’s executive management team in formulating budgets, annual operating plans, and meeting strategic objectives.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field.
• Four years’ experience working as a Planner.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a government agency related to land development, construction, site, or building design evaluation.
• Extensive prior management experience in all phases of long‑range and current planning and the building code enforcement and inspection process.
• Understanding of the planning and construction process for complex multi‑use projects.
• Ability to manage changing public demands while balancing code and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to create and manage a cohesive multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to facilitate ongoing redevelopment in the Town ensuring compliance with all codes and consideration of community interests.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 100% premium coverage for the employee and 83% for dependents.
• Generous leave plans: 200 hours of leave in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Recreation benefit of $1,700 for ski pass purchase.
• 401(a) tax‑deferred contributions:
  Town contributes 13%, employee 5%.
• Six weeks paid parental leave for bonding with a child.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 therapist sessions per topic.
• Life, disability and accident insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and childcare expenses.
• Membership discount at the Snowmass Recreation Center.
• Free RFTA bus passes and employee commuter shuttle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, age, or any other legally protected category.