Development Review Planner

Town Of Scarborough; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (2 options)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options (401a or Maine ST)

Job summary

The Town of Scarborough, Maine, seeks a Development Review Planner in the Planning and Codes Department to advance progressive planning initiatives and support sustained growth. You will work under the Planning Director, serving as technical staff to the Planning Board and collaborating with the Town Engineer and Code Enforcement Officers.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and have 2–3 years of municipal experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field such as land-use planning, public administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, or related field.
• 2–3 years of planning/development review experience in a municipal environment is desirable.
• Availability to work evenings and strong public speaking and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, development review, and development inspection functions for the Town.
• Serve as technical staff to the Planning Board and coordinate with the Town Engineer and Code Enforcement Officers.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in land-use planning or related field

Job description

Position Salary Range: $74,734-$111,217

Expected Salary Range: $74,734-77,604 DOE/DOQ

The Planning and Codes Department is seeking a Development Review Planner to join a dynamic and innovative team working on progressive planning initiatives for the sustained growth and vitality of Scarborough, Maine. The ideal candidate will be an independent and resourceful individual committed to public service and the community.

The Development Review Planner will work under the supervision of the Planning Director in the performance of the Town's planning, development review, and development inspection function. The Development Review Planner serves as technical staff to the Planning Board and works with other department staff, including the Town Engineer and Code Enforcement Officers, as necessary.

Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in land-use planning, public administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, landscape design, or related field. Training should be supplemented by experience in planning and/or development design and review. Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in a complex municipal environment is desirable. In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered at the discretion of the Town of Scarborough.

Availability to work evenings is required. This position requires outstanding communication and public speaking skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with municipal officials and the public. In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered at the discretion of the Town of Scarborough.

This position will remain open until filled. The Town of Scarborough offers a comprehensive benefits package including two (2) medical insurance options, dental, vision, and other supplemental disability and life insurance benefits. Employees have the option of two (2) retirement options (401a or Maine State Retirement pension) including up to 10% matching contributions. Generous paid time off to start to include three (3) weeks of accrued vacation, 12 sick days and 13 holidays. For additional information call [phone] or email [e-mail].

• Equal Opportunity Employer-

Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 off the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.

Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.