The Town of Pagosa Springs seeks an experienced and proactive Planning Manager to take this wonderful and dynamic community to the next level.

Archuleta County was created in 1885 with the Town of Pagosa Springs incorporated six years later in 1891. Pagosa derives its name from the hot springs in the heart of town, which the Utes called “Pah gosah,” meaning “healing waters.” Visitors from around the world come to enjoy Pagosa’s hot springs, both at developed spas and the small pools sprinkled along the banks of the San Juan River.

The Town of Pagosa Springs is a home-rule municipality operating under a council-manager form of government. The seven-member Town Council — a mayor and six members elected on a non-partisan basis to four-year terms — provides policy direction to Town staff, enacts laws, and adopts a budget.

The Community Development Department includes the Planning Division, Building Division, Housing Division, and Projects Division and promotes sustainable community growth consistent with the vision, values, and goals of the Town. Department staff foster public involvement and creativity and assist decision-makers and the public in formulating and implementing policies that balance the community’s economic, social, and environmental needs.

Under the guidance of the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager organizes, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of the division, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive current and long-range master planning as well as the enforcement of town regulations and codes.

The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful and compassionate leader with exceptional strategic planning skills who is willing to commit to Pagosa Springs’ future and is excited not only by the current energy but also for the community’s future potential.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field. Candidates should also have at least five (5) years of related experience, including two (2) of supervisory/ managerial experience. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is a plus, and an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate must hold a Colorado driver’s license throughout their tenure. This position is also subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

Pagosa Springs is offering a salary range of $68,793 to $96,103 for this position, dependent upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Please apply online

For more information on this position contact:

Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com

325-660-4208