City Planner

Job Summary

Performs professional level planning and zoning services in a collaborative work environment with economic development, project management, building code and board and commission staff. Interacts with public and collaborates with management staff and elected officials.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as the City's principal Planner by:

• Providing land use/planning services;

• Overseeing implementation and updating of the City's Master Plan;

• Overseeing other long-term planning projects as assigned by the Planning & Development Director;

• Coordinating City planning activities with state, regional and federal regulations including land use law and subdivision regulations;

• Updating the City's zoning ordinance, site plan, subdivision and driveway regulations as needed;

• Acting as Chairperson of the Technical Review Committee. Serves as City's Zoning Administrator:

• Through the application and enforcement of land use laws and ordinance;

• By interpreting the City zoning ordinance for applicants and the public.

• Assists Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment by:

• Supervising preparation of the agenda for and minutes of board meetings;

• Providing a written review of each agenda items with suggested motions and conditions;

• Attending all board meetings;

• Issuing final notices of decision;

• Creating complete records of board cases;

• Acting as Clerk of the Planning Board and Zoning Board.

• Provides staff support to the Historic District Commission and the Conservation Commission.

• Confers with Planning and Development Director to keep her/him informed on key issues and progress toward objectives.

• Provides land use support and resources to other outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.

• Researches availability of grant funding and may prepare grants to further city land use objectives.

• May be required to serve on or attend meetings of other committees.

• Prepare related reports and documents and requested.

• Attend staff meetings. May prepare report of meeting and critique of proposed projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) or equivalent from a college or university in planning, Planning & Development, public administration, geography, or related field; Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, including preferably two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or; Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Compensation & Benefits

Up to $79,252.74/Annually to Start

Rich benefit package to include:

• Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System

• Competitive health insurance plan, with no plan year deductible

• Dental - No cost for single coverage

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 Paid holidays

• Additional benefits

Interested Candidates:

Please submit application and/or resume to:

Jamie Young

58 Opera House Square

Claremont, NH 03743

Or via e-mail at:

hr@claremontnh.com

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer