TOWN PLANNER

Mysticchamber; Stonington (CT); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

HSA contribution

401(a) retirement

457(b) retirement

Paid leave

Life insurance

EAP

Zusammenfassung

The Town of Stonington is seeking a Town Planner to organize and supervise land use planning activities in the Land Use and Development Department. You will support regulatory agencies, boards and the public while reviewing development proposals and coordinating cross-department reviews.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning with related coursework and at least three years of professional experience in land use or related fields; a Master’s Degree can

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning with related land use coursework.
• Three years of professional experience in Land Use Planning or Natural Resource Management preferred.
• Master’s Degree may substitute two years of experience.
• AICP certification desirable.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required.
• Criminal background and drug test conducted during hiring.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, direct and participate in the activities of the Land Use and Development Department.
• Provide technical support to Land Use Regulatory Agencies, Board of Selectmen, and Land Use Boards.
• Review and make recommendations on land development proposals.
• Coordinate reviews with other departments.
• Consult with town officials, attorneys, builders and the public on proposals.
• Resolve conflicts among parties consistent with Town Planning goals.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning

Master’s Degree in City, Urban and Regional Planning

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

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.

Please visit www.stonington-ct.gov to review the complete job description.

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, and employee assistance program. The

inclusion of this information is in accordance with Connecticut Public Act No. 26-12. Benefits are subject

to the terms of the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.