TOWN PLANNER
This is highly responsible professional and administrative work involving the preparation and maintenance of the Town's Plan of Development and related land use/development polices and studies.
Work involves responsibility for serving as primary staff to the Planning Commission and as secondary staff to the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, as needed. Duties include drafting proposed land use regulations, analyzing technical data, and making policy recommendations. The position requires supervision of support staff and consultants or interns as available. Position requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill and ability in the areas of planning and land use and considerable knowledge of zoning practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and, as staff to the Planning Commission, implements their policies and carries out their directives.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Organizes long-range planning functions for Town.
Prepares Town Plan of Development updates and special purpose planning studies for consideration by the Planning Commission.
Oversees consultants or other personnel, as available, in the development of planning documents.
Serves as primary staff to the Planning Commission under the general direction of the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Reviews applications before the Planning Commission and prepares agendas and legal advertisements as required Prepares base and overlay maps for planning and zoning purposes.
Oversees the development and maintenance of the Town's data base. Serves as town planning liaison for special projects, boards and committees.
Assists with the preparation of the Town Capital Improvements Program as assigned. Prepares revisions and updates to the Zoning Ordinance and other land use regulations.
Assists other departments, local agencies, and the general public with development and demographic information on the Town. Where feasible, assists with the preparation of grant applications.
Acts in place of the Planning and Zoning Administrator during his or her absence.
Prepares planning staff review comments for petitions to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written presentations Knowledge of basic planning principals and practice
Ability to work with local officials and neighborhood groups Ability to supervise support staff and consultants
Thorough knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, e.g., housing, transportation, etc.
Ability to perform quantitative analysis, preferably experience with micro-computers knowledge of administrative techniques
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in planning plus two (2) years relevant municipal planning experience Bachelor's Degree in planning, architecture or landscape architecture plus four (4) years relevant municipal planning experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to travel short distances on business.
SALARY:
$90,553.71 - $122,402.26 (DOE)
Applications can be found on the Town's website: http://www.stratfordct.gov/page/human-resources
Applications should be submitted along with a resume (if available), to the Town of Stratford, Human Resources Department, 2725 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 or via e-mail to: [email protected]
The Town of Stratford is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $90,553.71 - $122,402.26 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
