Planner

Provides professional, technical, and administrative assistance to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, the Town Administrator Office, and other boards and committees as directed. Reviews and makes recommendations on development proposals to ensure consistency with the Town?s Zoning Bylaw, General Bylaws, Master Plan, and any applicable rules, regulations, and policies. Coordinates, facilitates, and attends all meetings of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and related committees or subcommittees. Acts as liaison among land use boards, committees, commissions and town staff providing impeccable communication and follow through. Develops and/or updates the Zoning Bylaw, General Bylaws, and applicable rules and regulations regarding community development. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Education and Training: Bachelor?s degree in Planning or a related field required, along with three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience. A Master?s degree may substitute for up to two years? 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 (GISexperience a plus) is required.