Senior Planner - Land Use & Economic Development

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 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