Housing & Land Use Planner for Community Development

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Community Assistance Planner (Regional Planner III) in the Livable Communities Division to oversee zoning and local tax exemption programs and support municipal housing initiatives.

You will collaborate with towns, developers, and state agencies, review project documentation, and provide guidance on housing production, urban renewal, and related land-use programs, with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• At least four years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning.
• At least two years must be in a professional capacity or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute two years of experience; graduate degree may substitute up to three years.
• Current Massachusetts Class D driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the zoning and local tax exemption components of the Housing Development Incentive Program, including review and TIE-related work.
• Administer the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Program, including review, processing, and technical assistance.
• Administer the 121A Urban Redevelopment Corporations Program (URC) with research, coordination, and support for project approvals.
• Provide backup for Chapter 40B, Housing Production Plans, 40R/Smart Growth, and 40Y/Starter Homes, including review and guidance.
• Review planning documentation and help identify and resolve housing, zoning, land use, or municipal planning challenges.
• Prepare guidance, presentations, and materials to aid staff, municipalities, and the public.

Skills

Strong writing

Strong verbal comms

Coordination across teams

Explain technical info

Time management

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Graduate degree in urban planning or related

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Community Assistance Planner (Regional Planner III) in the Livable Communities Division to oversee zoning and local tax exemption programs and support municipal housing initiatives.

You will collaborate with towns, developers, and state agencies, review project documentation, and provide guidance on housing production, urban renewal, and related land-use programs, with a hybrid work schedule.