Planner

Maine Association of Planners; Camden (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Association of Planners seeks a Planner to ensure development aligns with the Town’s Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan. You will provide staff support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and review land use development proposals for compliance with town codes.

You will interpret code provisions and assist with amendments to the Town Code while contributing to climate resiliency projects and housing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years relevant experience in land use, development regulation, and zoning
• Ability to interpret and apply town codes to review proposals

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and land development permit applications for compliance with town codes
• Provide staff support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Interpret code provisions and assist with amendments to the Town Code
• Assist with climate change, sea level rise, and resiliency projects
• Support updating the Comprehensive Plan and housing opportunities

Skills

Land Use and Development Regulation

Job description

The Planner seeks to ensure that development is consistent with the Town’s Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan and that the Town is appropriately planning for the future. The Planner will assist the Planning and Development Department with providing staff support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and will review zoning and land development permit applications. In addition, the position provides customer service functions to our customers. The position’s duties include but are not limited to reviewing land use development proposals for compliance with town codes; interpreting code provisions; assisting with the development of amendments to the Town Code; assisting with climate change, sea level rise and resiliency projects; implementing and updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan; assisting with housing opportunities; and other duties as assigned by the Director.

Experience Level

Specialty

Salary Range

Mid I (1-4 years)

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Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning