Public Town Planner & Code Enforcement | 4-Day Week

Town of Plainville; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Job summary

Town of Plainville, Connecticut seeks an Assistant Town Planner / Code Enforcement Officer to manage zoning, wetlands, subdivisions, and aquifer protections. You will coordinate with boards and manage GIS mapping while helping shape sustainable growth for Plainville.

The role requires a planning-related degree and 3–4 years of experience, proficiency in ArcGIS, and CT regulatory knowledge. A 4-day work week, evenings for meetings, and CAZEO/AICP considerations are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, public administration, environmental science, or related field.
• 3–4 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CT land use laws and site plan interpretation.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap, MS Office, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory administration: review, manage, and inspect applications for zoning, wetlands, subdivisions, and aquifer protection.
• Community & board support: serve as technical staff for Planning & Zoning Commission, Conservation Commission, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, and ZBA; attend evening meetings.
• GIS & mapping: update and maintain zoning and wetlands maps using ESRI ArcGIS; maintain land division inventories.
• Field inspections & enforcement: conduct site inspections in varying weather, investigate maintenance/blight issues, and resolve violations diplomatically.
• Leadership & sustainability: act as Acting Director in the Director's absence and coordinate the Town's Sustainable CT initiatives.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Public sector collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

Town of Plainville, Connecticut seeks an Assistant Town Planner / Code Enforcement Officer to manage zoning, wetlands, subdivisions, and aquifer protections. You will coordinate with boards and manage GIS mapping while helping shape sustainable growth for Plainville.

The role requires a planning-related degree and 3–4 years of experience, proficiency in ArcGIS, and CT regulatory knowledge. A 4-day work week, evenings for meetings, and CAZEO/AICP considerations are noted.