Senior Planner

Maine Association of Planners; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 4,316,000 - 5,869,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs in Concord, NH is seeking a senior staff member within the Office of Development and Planning to provide independent professional judgment and leadership. The role acts as a key advisor, guiding natural resources, land use planning, economic development, and policy matters, and serves as a project manager for the State Development Plan.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with several years of planning experience and may hold AICP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience in land use or urban planning.
• Experience in land use planning, urban planning, geography, public policy/law, public administration or related fields.
• AICP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on natural resources, land use planning, economic development and policy matters.
• Serve as a project manager for the development and maintenance of the State Development Plan.
• Provide independent professional judgment and leadership within OPD.

Skills

Independent judgment

Project management

Land use planning

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in land use planning

Job description

NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs

Concord, NH United States

Job Summary

Functions as a senior staff position within the Office of Development and Planning (OPD), providing independent professional judgment and leadership. As a key advisor, implements agency programs in the areas of natural resources, land use planning, economic development, and related policy matters. Functions as a project manager reporting to the Administrator for the development and maintenance of the State Development Plan.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in land use or urban planning, geography, public policy/law, public administration, community development, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification; progressively responsible professional planning experience

$31.33/hr. - $42.60/hr.

For questions about the position or issues with applying, please contact Heather Shank, Director of Division of Planning and Community Developmentat [e-mail] or [phone].