Land Use Coordinator

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The Town of Blackstone is seeking applicants for the position of Land Use Coordinator. This is a part-time position, up to 16 hours per week, offering a competitive hourly wage of $28.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Land Use Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and professional support to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. Working under the administrative direction of these boards and commissions, with day-to-day oversight from the Town Administrator, the Coordinator is responsible for coordinating application reviews, permit administration, public hearings, records management, policy implementation, research, and public outreach related to land use, zoning, development, and environmental permitting matters.

The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative liaison for the Town's land use boards and commissions.

• Reviewing planning, zoning, and conservation applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinating technical reviews of subdivision, site plan, special permit, variance, wetlands, and other land use applications.
• Preparing agendas, meeting packets, legal notices, correspondence, and public hearing materials.
• Attending Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings, public hearings, and site visits as required.
• Serving as a liaison between applicants, consultants, residents, abutters, regulatory agencies, and Town boards.
• Maintaining land use records, permit tracking systems, and related documentation.
• Assisting with zoning bylaw amendments, planning initiatives, economic development efforts, environmental projects, grant applications, and long‑range planning activities
• Drafting or coordinating the preparation of board decisions, permits, and regulatory documents.

Knowledge and understanding of municipal and community planning, development and zoning issues, equal to a Bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position

Up to 16 hours per week. Schedule to be determined, with flexibility required to attend occasional evening meetings and public hearings.

This position will remain open until filled. Preference will be given to applicants who submit their application within the first 14 days of the posting.

The Town of Blackstone is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.