Town Planner

Town Planner – Town of Auburn

Employer:

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter

December 15, 2025 by APA‑MA Administrator

The Town Planner shall head the Planning Division and shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Town Manager. The position shall be directly supervised by the Assistant Town Manager/Director of Economic Development.

• Perform professional, administrative, management, and technical work on land use issues for the Town, primarily through the Planning Board and Zoning Bylaw Review Committee (ZBRC).
• Manage the Planning Division and provide technical assistance on all planning issues.
• Review and coordinate all aspects of site‑plan review, subdivision review, special permits, and zoning bylaw changes as delineated by state statutes, local bylaws and regulations, and local subdivision rules and regulations.
• Act as the chief inter‑board liaison on land issues to other Town Boards, including the Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Select Board, and other Boards and Committees as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban/municipal planning, public administration, engineering, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Grant‑writing experience related to land use activities (e.g., economic development, planning, parks and conservation).
• Three to five (3‑5) years of experience, preferably in planning or community development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.
• AICP certification preferred.

Salary range $78,000–$90,000 based on experience. For a complete description, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx