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Community Development Director City of Aspen The Position Are you ready to defy ordinary? Aspen, Colorado, is looking for its next Community Development Director. The Community Development Director is responsible for administering Aspen’s land use and building codes and advocating for sustainable development in the community. The Director advises City leadership and provides policy guidance and recommendations regarding planning and land use issues. Aspen has long been recognized as a trailblazer for its land use policies and focus on environmental stewardship, and the City continues to foster and encourage innovation and creativity.  Recognized as one of the most beautiful places on the planet, residents choose to live here because they can connect with those who share similar values. Aspen residents are passionate, highly educated, engaged in their community, and embrace the mountain culture year-round.  The Director provides overall direction and supervision to both the Community Development Department (27 staff members) and the Environmental Health and Sustainability Department (nine staff members) and has six direct reports.  The Community Development Department strives to ensure that Aspen remains vibrant, safe, and livable. Staff is tasked with preserving the community’s history and unique culture while remaining environmentally sustainable. The Environmental Health and Sustainability Department is responsible for consumer protection, air quality, waste and recycling and climate action and resiliency.   Experience and Education This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, or a related field and five (5) years of experience working in municipal planning, two (2) years of which should be at the supervisory level. An American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire, is also required.  Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field and the management or supervision of planning, community development, or building safety functions in a municipal or local government setting. Additional preferred qualifications include a background in small town design, master plan development, code enforcement, historic preservation, environmental health, updating and writing technical and land use codes, budget management, and community engagement.   Compensation The salary range for this position is $115,154 - $161,791, depending on qualifications. The City provides an exceptional benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; homeowners assistance program; employer contributions into a 401(a) retirement; paid time off (PTO); up to eight EAP visits annually; and a tuition reimbursement program.  Employees also receive discounts and passes to City parks, the Aspen Recreation Center and Red Brick, music festivals, and community events.  There is no residency requirement. Employees who live outside of Aspen receive free bus passes or zone passes to use the bus system as a means of transportation for commuting to and from work. Internal City of Aspen Housing may be available for this position to rent or purchase. The City of Aspen may provide relocation assistance based on negotiations.  The City of Aspen is an equal opportunity employer.   How to Apply Applications will be accepted electronically by The Novak Consulting Group at https://bit.ly/2lIVbQn  . Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on November 1, 2019.