Full Time 35 hours/week Salary Range : $72,100 Start Date: Immediately
Job Description: The Town Planner acts as Administrative Officer and staff to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Review. The Planner is primarily responsible for coordinating the subdivision and commercial development application and review process. In addition, the Planner will be responsible for the maintenance of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations in conformance with the Comprehensive Community Plan. This position also serves as a point of contact with residents, builders, developers, and outside agencies in need of customer service assistance regarding planning, land use and economic development issues. The Planner shall also assist with and/or coordinate long-range and short-range planning projects implemented by the Planning Board and/or the Town Council. The Planner shall prepare and present Council-approved grant applications to state and federal agencies and manage awarded grants, in conjunction with the Finance Director. The Attendance at night meetings is required.
A complete job description is available on the Town of Foster’s website: https://www.townoffoster.com.
Requirements: In order to be considered, a candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. GIS skills are a plus. Send resume and cover letter to the Town of Foster, 181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825. You may also email your resume to Kelli Russ at kruss@townoffoster.com. Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled.