Shared Town Planner

The Town Planner provides support to both Planning Boards in governing the land use practices of the Towns. This position also serves as a point of contact with residents, builders, developers, and outside agencies in need of customer service assistance regarding planning, land use and economic development issues. The employee is expected to abide by all municipal, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and quality standards.

This position performs administrative, professional, and technical work in providing information, organizing, and coordinating the applications, programs and decisions that shape both the short-range and long-range plans of the community in coordination with the Towns’ goals; provides support to the town boards, committees, and residents with respect to all aspects of planning, zoning and subdivisions, special permits, grants, land use and real estate issues, including environmental and other related aspects of regulations.

This position serves as the primary point of contact between the Planning Boards and Town staff as well as supporting the administrative needs of the Boards. Under the guidance of the Planning Boards, the Town Planner exercises independent judgment to ensure compliance with statutory requirements involving subdivisions, special permits, site plans and scenic road applications. Drafts and executes specific rules and regulations pertaining to the development of land.

Responsible for developing, updating, and coordinating implementation of a master plan and open space plan.

Attention to detail and accuracy in work product is extremely important in this position. The candidate should also be well organized and able to work independently in an environment with frequent interruptions. This position is required to interact with residents, vendors and other Town Departments and must be able to do so tactfully and appropriately.

Works under the direction of the Town Administrator and with the guidance of the Planning Boards. The employee should be able to work independently on projects and maintain office organization and files.

Work is performed under typical office conditions; the work environment can be hectic with frequent work interruptions. Work may include site visits within the Towns to view properties related to work. Candidate must be able to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, fax, and copier as well as possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

This is primarily a public facing position that will require the chosen candidate to work closely with members of the public. The selected candidate will work closely with residents, vendors, related organizations, as well as other departments in Town. The position requires frequent explanation or discussion of questions or concerns and problem resolution. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy will be required to resolve complaints or work with members of the public.

• Administers the Towns’ land use processes; coordinates all land use board actions, ensures compliance with all statutory requirements, drafts amendments to Town By-Laws as needed, prepares all required reports and maintains records.
• Provides administrative support to the Planning Boards; prepares for and attends meetings, research applications and petitions, administers policies and procedures, and provides other information or assistance as required in compliance with relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Develops, implements and administers various planning studies relating to land use, development, and infrastructure, provides recommendations regarding town land.
• Provides leadership…