Land Use Coordinator

townofblackstone.org; Blackstone (MA); Presencial; USD 39 000 - 44 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

The Town of Blackstone is seeking a part-time Land Use Coordinator to support the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. The role offers up to 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and an hourly wage of $28.00-$32.00 based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating reviews, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining land-use records, while serving as a liaison between applicants, residents, and regulatory agencies.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of municipal and community planning, development and zoning issues at a level commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year(s) of related experience.
• Ability to coordinate reviews, public hearings, and records management for land-use matters.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate application reviews for planning, zoning, conservation matters.
• Coordinate technical reviews of subdivision, site plan, and other land use applications.
• Prepare agendas, packets, notices, and hearing materials.
• Attend Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings and hearings.
• Serve as liaison between applicants, residents, agencies, and Town boards.
• Maintain land use records and permit tracking systems.
• Assist with zoning amendments, planning initiatives, environmental projects, and long-range planning.
• Draft or coordinate board decisions, permits, and regulatory documents.

Conhecimentos

Municipal planning

Zoning knowledge

Public outreach

Documentation/records

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Ferramentas

Permit tracking software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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The Town of Blackstone is seeking applicants for the position of Land Use Coordinator. This is a part-time position, up to 16 hours per week, offering a competitive hourly wage of $28.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position Overview

The Land Use Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and professional support to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. Working under the administrative direction of these boards and commissions, with day-to-day oversight from the Town Administrator, the Coordinator is responsible for coordinating application reviews, permit administration, public hearings, records management, policy implementation, research, and public outreach related to land use, zoning, development, and environmental permitting matters. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative liaison for the Town's land use boards and commissions.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing planning, zoning, and conservation applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinating technical reviews of subdivision, site plan, special permit, variance, wetlands, and other land use applications.
• Preparing agendas, meeting packets, legal notices, correspondence, and public hearing materials.
• Attending Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings, public hearings, and site visits as required.
• Serving as a liaison between applicants, consultants, residents, abutters, regulatory agencies, and Town boards.
• Maintaining land use records, permit tracking systems, and related documentation.
• Assisting with zoning bylaw amendments, planning initiatives, economic development efforts, environmental projects, grant applications, and long‑range planning activities
• Drafting or coordinating the preparation of board decisions, permits, and regulatory documents.

Knowledge and understanding of municipal and community planning, development and zoning issues, equal to a Bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position

Schedule

Up to 16 hours per week. Schedule to be determined, with flexibility required to attend occasional evening meetings and public hearings.

Deadline for Applications

This position will remain open until filled. Preference will be given to applicants who submit their application within the first 14 days of the posting.

The Town of Blackstone is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.