Community Development Director PT

Town Of Orange Planning And Community & Economic Development Director

This position operates under the direction of the Town Administrator and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, integrating, and coordinating all Town of Orange Planning and Community & Economic Development initiatives and activities. This position will work in collaboration with and provides technical assistance to other departments and boards, including:

• Planning Board
• Community Development Authority
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Conservation Commission
• Department of Public Works
• Historical Commission
• Other economic development program committees and such boards, committees, commission agencies or departments as may from time to time be authorized under municipal, state, and federal laws to undertake planning, economic and community development activities.

The Director shall also conduct investigations, make studies, surveys, and plans and disseminate information relative to planning, economic development and community development, including, but not limited to, desirable patterns for land-use and community growth, downtown revitalization and economic development. The Director is responsible for assuring all information flows smoothly to all departments and committees involved in grant and planning activities and will work closely and in collaboration with Director of Public Works.

Interested candidates should mail an application, resume and cover letter to:

HR Benefits Specialist:
Town of Orange | 6 Prospect St., Orange, MA 01364 or Email to hr benefits

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in planning, land use, community/economic development, or a related field; five years' experience in professional planning, preferably in local government; strong citizen participation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. American Institute of Planner Certification (AICP) a plus.

Excellent skills in problem solving, project management, and computer applications. Knowledge of zoning, subdivision rules and regulations, and other applicable Massachusetts state statues, rules and regulations. Ability to engage in critical thinking, conduct independent research and analyze and interpret results. Ability to prepare reports and formulate recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with local and state officials, the business community and the general public.

Continuously upgrades himself/herself regarding detailed knowledge of Mass General Laws, particularly those relating to Zoning and subdivision