Planner
The City of Salem seeks qualified and highly motivated planner to join 14-person planning and community development department. Duties include providing technical assistance to Planning Board; preparing grant applications; managing projects; undertaking strategic planning initiatives; and working with residents and neighborhood groups. Ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in land use and zoning; computer and interpersonal skills, and ability to interpret development plans. Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and two or more years’ professional work experience required. Master’s degree and AICP preferred. Detailed job description at https://www.salemma.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities . An outstanding opportunity to develop your expertise in a dynamic community. Submit cover letter and resume to: jobs@salem.com. AAEOE
Senior Planner (Economic Development)
The City of Salem seeks qualified and highly motivated Senior Planner for Economic Development to join 14-person planning and community development department. Duties include providing assistance with the City of Salem’s housing, economic development, sustainability initiatives. • Develop and undertake plans, projects, and policies to support housing, economic development, and sustainability efforts. • Prepare grant applications. • Oversee work of consultants. • Undertake research projects, prepare studies, reports, and presentations and represent the City at public and/or neighborhood meetings as required. • Assist with public information coordination and policy development. • Provide staff support to Boards, Commissions or Committees as necessary. • As directed by the Director of Planning and Community Development, participate in special projects, studies, and community development projects. Ideal candidates will have a master’s degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years related experience, preferably in a municipality, state agency, or community development corporation or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. AICP preferred. Detailed job description at https://www.salemma.gov/human-resources/pages