Planning and Zoning Official

Town of East Hampton; East Hampton (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of East Hampton is seeking a qualified Planning & Zoning Official to support planning, land-use management, and development initiatives in the community. The official will oversee the implementation of the Plan of Conservation and Development, administer and enforce zoning and wetlands regulations, and provide staff support to land use commissions and other boards.

A Master’s degree in planning and at least one year of related experience are preferred, with supervisory/budgeting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning.
• Minimum 1 year of planning experience preferred, with supervisory and budgeting experience valued.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of a new Plan of Conservation and Development.
• Administer and enforce zoning and wetlands regulations and other Town Ordinances.
• Provide staff support to land use commissions and other boards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Land-use planning

Education

Master’s degree in Planning

1+ year planning experience

Job description

Salary: $88,728.10 - $104,386.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026

Planning

The Town of East Hampton is seeking a qualified and motivated Planning & Zoning Official to support and guide the municipality’s planning, land-use management, and development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in compliance with planning regulations, and the effective implementation of municipal development policies.

The Planning and Zoning Official is responsible for overseeing implementation of a new Plan of Conservation and Development, administering and enforcing the zoning and wetlands regulations and other relevant Town Ordinances as well as providing staff support to all land use commissions and other boards and commissions as necessary.

Master’s degree in planning and minimum one-year experience preferred, along with supervisory and budgeting experience, or other combination of education and experience may be considered. Salary range: $88,728.10 - $104,386.00 per year, plus benefit package. This is a bargaining unit position.

EOE/M-F/AA.