TOWN PLANNER

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce; Powderhorn (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Employer HSA contribution

401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement

Generous leave time

13 paid holidays

Life insurance including AD&D

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Town of Stonington seeks a Town Planner to lead land use planning initiatives within the Development Department. You will provide technical support to planning boards, commissions, and the public, and assess a range of development proposals from commercial to residential.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in planning, three years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license; a master’s degree or AICP is desirable. This is a full-time, exempt union position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning or related field.
• Three years professional experience in Land Use Planning or Natural Resource Management preferred.
• Master’s Degree can substitute for two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AICP Certification desirable; Driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and participate in Land Use and Development activities.
• Provide technical assistance to planning boards, agencies, and the public.
• Review land development proposals across commercial, office, residential, and industrial sectors.
• Coordinate reviews with other departments and resolve conflicts consistent with Town goals.

Skills

Land Use Planning

Urban Planning

Regulatory Knowledge

Public Consultation

Site Inspections

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Regional/Community Planning

Master’s Degree in City/Urban/Regional Planning (substitutes 2 years exp)

AICP Certification desirable

Job description

Salary Range -$84,470.08 to $115,431.22 (commensurate with experience)

Full-time, Exempt, Union position, 35 hrs/week w/benefits*

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Director of Land Use & Development, the Town Planner is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and participating in the performance of the activities of the Land Use and Development Department. Provides technical support to the town’s several Land Use Regulatory Agencies, the Board of Selectmen, and Land Use Boards and Commissions. Provides information and technical assistance to the general public, property owners, contractors, and developers, and their representatives. Reviews and makes recommendations on land development proposals including commercial/office, tourist/recreational, industrial and residential. May make site inspections for proposed subdivisions and developments. Coordinates reviews with other departments. Confers and consults with other town officials, attorneys, builders, and the general public regarding proposals. Works to resolve conflicts among parties consistent with Town Planning goals. The position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning or a related field with concentrated course work in Land Use Planning and three (3) years professional experience in Land Use Planning or Natural Resource Management preferred. Master’s Degree in City, Urban and Regional Planning may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, required.

The Town of Stonington conducts a criminal background and drug test as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

• This position is benefits eligible and includes medical, dental & vision, employer HSA contribution,
• 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans,
• generous accrued leave time (vacation, sick, personal),
• 13 paid holidays,
• employer sponsored life insurance including AD&D,
• employee assistance program.

Benefits are subject to the terms of the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.