Assistant City Planner-Zoning

Concord, NH; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant City Planner - Zoning role involves supporting the City Planner in administering zoning regulations, analyzing applications, and managing planning projects. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and employee perks.

Benefits

Health Plans with HSA

Dental

Vision

Retirement Options

Paid Leave

Pool Pass

Library Card

Golf Discounts

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles.
• Valid driver’s license; AICP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the City Planner in zoning and planning activities.
• Reviews applications and prepares detailed staff reports.
• Acts as a point of contact for public inquiries.

Skills

Effective Communication

Research

Organization

Problem-Solving

Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Description

The Assistant City Planner - Zoning position is responsible for assisting the City Planner in interpreting and administering the Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Regulations, and Subdivision Regulations. The role includes analyzing applications for compliance with regulations, preparing detailed staff reports, and supporting planning and zoning activities. The City offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans with HSA, dental, vision, retirement options, paid leave, and employee perks such as a pool pass, library card, and golf discounts.

Instructions for Applying

A City Application is required, which can be completed online at City of Concord employment web site. For more information, contact [phone] or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V"

Job Summary

The role provides professional assistance in land use planning, zoning, and municipal facility design, serving as a point of contact for public and departmental inquiries, managing projects, and performing duties of the City Planner in their absence.

Examples of Duties

Planning Board: Reviews applications, coordinates reviews, prepares reports, and inspects properties during construction. Acts as Deputy Clerk of the Planning Board.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Reviews applications, coordinates reviews, and ensures compliance with conditions of approval. Acts as a liaison and provides advisories to city personnel.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles, or equivalent combination.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license; AICP certification preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of planning principles, land use law, civil engineering, GIS, and software tools. Skills include effective communication, research, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building.

Abilities & Conditions

Ability to analyze, operate under deadlines, communicate effectively, and perform outdoor and indoor tasks, including site inspections and working in various weather conditions.