Community Planner: CPA & Placemaking Leader

Natick Public Works Dept; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Natick seeks an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment to serve as a Community Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Town's newly adopted Community Preservation Act (CPA) program while providing professional and technical planning support across a variety of community planning initiatives.

The Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) is comprised of several divisions that support

Qualifications

• Master's degree as listed in qualifications.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in municipal government, planning and development, community development, housing, and/or project management.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Town's Community Preservation Act (CPA) program, including support for the CPC, project and funding administration, grant review, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage planning projects related to historic preservation, open space, arts and culture, and other community planning initiatives.
• Research, prepare, and administer grant applications and funding opportunities.
• Support the implementation of Natick 2030+ and other short- and long-range planning initiatives as a member of the Community & Economic Development (CED) team.
• Collaborate with boards, commissions, committees, and community organizations to advance CPA, open space, historic preservation, arts, and cultural initiatives.
• Partner with the Natick Center Cultural District and Natick Center Associates to promote arts, culture, and creative placemaking throughout the community.
• Develop and update comprehensive neighborhood and community plans to guide housing, transportation, land use, and economic development.
• Provide staff support to land use boards and commissions, including permitting, project review, and related planning activities.

Education

Master's degree in planning, architecture, construction management, public administration, social work, public policy, project management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Town of Natick seeks an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment to serve as a Community Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Town's newly adopted Community Preservation Act (CPA) program while providing professional and technical planning support across a variety of community planning initiatives.

The Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) is comprised of several divisions that support