Senior Planner - Statewide Development & Policy Lead

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Planning and Development, is seeking a Senior Planner for a full-time vacancy in Concord, NH. The role will manage the State Development Plan and lead cross-agency planning initiatives.

The Senior Planner will oversee project timelines, coordinate with federal, state, local partners, and consultants, and guide staff in applying advanced planning methods to statewide outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after 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.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Project manager reporting to the OPD Administrator on updating and maintaining the State Development Plan.
• Develops timelines; conducts outreach with federal, state, local, and regional partners; manages consultants; publishes and updates plan per RSA 9-A for Governor submission every 4 years.
• Leads planning studies and reports in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Supervises the Assistant Planner and provides mentorship to junior staff.
• Serves in a Deputy role, attending management meetings and advising on policies and processes.

Skills

Project management

Public policy

Land use planning

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

AICP certification

Tools

NH GRANIT GIS

Job description

State of New Hampshire, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Planning and Development, is seeking a Senior Planner for a full-time vacancy in Concord, NH. The role will manage the State Development Plan and lead cross-agency planning initiatives.

The Senior Planner will oversee project timelines, coordinate with federal, state, local partners, and consultants, and guide staff in applying advanced planning methods to statewide outcomes.