Planning Administrator

City of Attleboro; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Attleboro is seeking a Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the Director of Planning and Development, this role performs technical, administrative, and clerical duties for staff and the public.

Applicants should have knowledge of local planning principles and strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in zoning, subdivision, and related processes. This full-time position is located in Attleboro, MA.

Qualifications

• An associate degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience in urban affairs or business administration preferred, municipal planning office experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local planning principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists the public with applications and processes for zoning and planning boards.
• Receives and processes applications for zoning and planning boards.
• Prepares meeting agendas, notices, board decisions, and minutes.
• Posts schedules, distributes notices, and transcribes minutes.
• Attends evening board meetings to record minutes and support staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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Salary Range: $51,275.40 - $69,221.28 annually

The City of Attleboro seeks a qualified and motivated Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, the Planning Administrator performs a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of departmental staff and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists members of the public with applications and processes related to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission.
• Receives and processes applications submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
• Prepares meeting agendas, legal advertisements, board decisions, public notices, meeting schedules, correspondence, and other official documents.
• Posts meeting schedules, distributes public notices, and transcribes meeting minutes.
• Attends evening meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board to record minutes and provide administrative support to board members and departmental staff.
• Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and other planning-related matters.
• Drafts correspondence, board decisions, certificates of votes, legal notices, documents, and forms for review by departmental staff.
• Assists with the processing of documents and plans related to street acceptance.
• Assists with maintaining and updating departmental maps, including zoning and street maps.
• Supports departmental staff with grant applications, technical research, and other planning-related projects and activities.
• Updates and maintains the department's website.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An associate degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience in urban affairs or business administration is preferred, with municipal planning office experience highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of local community planning.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with the public, coworkers, and municipal officials.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates must submit an application, résumé, and cover letter to the Human Resources Office at:

City of Attleboro

Human Resources Office

City Hall

77 Park Street

Attleboro, MA

Applications must be submitted no later than November 2, 2026 at 4:30pm.