Director of Planning, Zoning & Codes

Department:
Planning and Zoning
Job Code: PZ/1

Reports To:

Town Manager

Shape Hanover’s Future. Build a Community for Tomorrow.

The Town of Hanover is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Planning, Zoning & Codes to lead the Town’s Planning and Zoning Department and help shape the community’s future.

In this leadership role, you will guide planning and zoning operations, develop long-range plans, support thoughtful growth and development, and help ensure that construction and development meet established standards for quality and safety. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on how Hanover grows, develops, and serves its residents, businesses, property owners, and visitors.

This is an opportunity to combine professional planning expertise, municipal leadership, public service, and community vision in a role that helps set the direction for Hanover’s future.

As Director of Planning, Zoning & Codes, you will help balance community goals, responsible development, public safety, and long-term planning. You will work with Town leadership, boards and commissions, property owners, developers, engineers, architects, elected officials, and members of the public to address complex planning and zoning matters.

Your leadership will help:

• Guide Hanover’s long-term growth and development.
• Support thoughtful and well-planned construction and redevelopment.
• Maintain standards that promote quality and safety.
• Provide professional guidance to Town leadership and public boards.
• Connect community planning with future needs and opportunities.
• Help residents, businesses, and development professionals navigate planning and zoning requirements.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities that support Town priorities.

As Director of Planning, Zoning & Codes, you will provide leadership for the department and oversee a broad range of planning, zoning, development, and community-focused initiatives.

• Direct the overall activities and operations of the Planning and Zoning Department.
• Lead the Town’s planning efforts, including long-range, comprehensive, capital improvement, and acquisition planning.
• Develop and revise ordinances, policies, and regulations related to planning and zoning.
• Help implement Town policies and oversee enforcement efforts.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional, technical, and legal developments affecting planning and zoning.
• Coordinate department activities with other Town departments and outside agencies.

• Conduct and oversee professional planning studies and analyses that inform public decision-making.
• Provide technical assistance and professional recommendations to the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen.
• Prepare special analyses and reports as requested.
• Provide education and information to the public regarding the Town’s Master Plan, conservation programs, and other special projects.
• Conduct public awareness efforts related to building code and zoning ordinance enforcement.
• Help identify opportunities and secure grants that support Town priorities.

• Oversee technical, professional, and administrative support for public boards and commissions.
• Oversee the preparation of board agendas, meeting minutes, and supporting materials.
• Ensure board members receive accurate and relevant information.
• Ensure board decisions are accurately recorded and posted.
• Assist with the application process for appointments to various boards.

• Hire, train, direct, and evaluate department staff.
• Coordinate the work of professional and administrative employees.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Planning and Zoning…