Public-Facing Municipal Planning Administrator

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

Job summary

City of Attleboro seeks a Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the Director, the position performs technical, administrative, and clerical duties for the public and staff.

Preferred qualifications include an associate degree and three years in urban affairs or business administration, with municipal planning experience valued; strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with the public, coworkers, and municipal officials.

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.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Public interaction

Planning knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Job description

City of Attleboro seeks a Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the Director, the position performs technical, administrative, and clerical duties for the public and staff.

Preferred qualifications include an associate degree and three years in urban affairs or business administration, with municipal planning experience valued; strong computer and communication skills are essential.