Planner

Colchester Technical Rescue; North Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Colchester is seeking a Planner to administer DRB permits, serve as Zoning Administrator, and guide the public through the permitting process. This role requires directing DRB meetings, drafting findings, and ensuring compliance through site inspections and violation investigations.

You will attend evening meetings and collaborate with a small, professional team to maintain a positive workspace and efficient permitting operations.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service experience in a professional office setting required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Experience in zoning administration is valued but not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Administers the DRB permits and serves as Zoning Administrator, guiding the public through the permitting process.
• Staffs DRB meetings, drafts findings and decisions, conducts site inspections, and investigates violations to ensure compliance.
• Attends evening meetings as required.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpret engineering drawings

GIS experience (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Office suites

Custom databases

Job description

Planner

The Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a detail-oriented, analytical problem solver with strong research and writing skills to join its team of energized and engaging staff.

The Planner administers the town's Development Review Board (DRB) permits and serves as Zoning Administrator, guiding the public through the permitting process. This role staffs DRB meetings, drafts findings and decisions, conducts site inspections, and investigates violations to ensure compliance.

Successful applicants will have a relevant bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess excellent customer service skills, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and a strong understanding of land use and development law. Proficiency with standard office suites and custom databases is required; GIS experience is preferred. Must hold a valid Vermont driver's license and be able to attend evening meetings.

If you're looking for a positive workspace with a small, collaborative team that is professional, witty, and fond of a good cup of coffee with weekly trivia, we want to hear from you!

Position open until filled. The Town of Colchester is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service experience in a professional office setting required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Experience in zoning administration is valued but not a prerequisite.

Job Details

• Category: Department of Planning and Zoning
• Status: Open
• Salary: $59,000 to $65,000, DOE, with an excellent benefits package
• Posted: July 20, 2026
• Closing: Open Until Filled

Contact

• Town of Colchester
• 781 Blakely Road
• Colchester, VT 05446
• [phone]