Description:
The Town of Saugus is seeking a full-time Senior Town Planner. This position will serve as the Town’s point of contact and manager for all: shorter term, intermediate and longer-range master planning. Responsibilities include: land use planning; energy, housing and open space projects and initiatives; infrastructure needs assessments; and coordination of efforts to attract desired economic development. Duties also include developing sound approaches to development; assessing proposals for growth; making recommendations for land-use development zoning by-law changes. The Senior Planner will be expected to develop and/or obtain strategic land-use planning tools as well as housing studies; assist in the review and evaluation of development proposals and will provide input for specific planning and development issues. The Senior Planner will also seek and prepare grant applications, and will perform other related planning, community development assignments. This position majorly focuses on zoning, assisting and advising various elected and appointed groups, boards and commissions.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:
Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field required, along with five (5) years relevant municipal experience or a Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant municipal experience. AICP certification preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Must be familiar with and have knowledge of local zoning bylaws, regulations, and applicable state statutes including Mass. Gen. Laws Ch.40A, 40B, 40R and 41, and be able to read plans (plot plans, subdivision plans, site plans, etc.). Position requires strong written and verbal skills, including superior customer service with residents, applicants, attorneys, engineers, surveyors, co-workers, etc., on complex issues. Must have outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, experience in project management, and experience with MS Office (GIS experience a plus) is required.
While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Benefits:
$90,000-$110,000 annually. Salary will be commensurated with experience. The Town of Saugus offers a competitive benefits package including; health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, FSA, Employee Assistance Program. Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time. Link to posting:https://www.saugus-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/town-employment
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at smalik@saugus-ma.gov