The City of Concord is seeking a seasoned, collaborative, forward thinking, community service oriented professional to fill the position of City Planner in the Community Development Department Planning Division. As the State capital County seat, and host to the Federal Government, our engaged community of 45,000 people operates under a City Manager form of government. Conveniently located at the intersection of Interstates 93, 89, and 393, Concord is an hour's drive from beaches at the Seacoast, skiing and hiking in the White Mountains, and boating in the Lakes Region (Lake Winnipesaukee). Additionally, the City is 75 minutes from Boston (daily bus service is available). Concord is the regional center of economic activity in central New Hampshire (daytime population increases to 90,000+/- people). With quality public and private schools (preschool through post graduate), 8,000+/- acres of conservation land, 85 miles of public trails (including multiple rail trails in various phases of development), 3 rivers, nearly 40 public parks / recreational facilities, 7 neighborhood pools, as well as vibrant arts and culture scene anchored by 3 performing arts venues and independent movie theatre, the City has an exceptional quality of life. The City's 2017 award-winning "complete streets" revamp of its Main Street has been a catalyst for downtown economic development. In addition to significant investments in its infrastructure, the City also routinely makes strategic investments in economic development via public private partnerships designed to foster tax base expansion, permitting and utility revenues, as well as the retention / expansion of employment opportunities. The City's unemployment rate is currently 2.7%. As evidenced by the City's fantastic blend of urban spaces and rural landscapes, historic architecture, diverse housing stock, and walkable neighborhoods, Concord has a rich planning tradition which has been guided by professional planners since 1936. Given its strategic location and exceptional quality of life, Concord has become one of the most desirable communities in New England. As such, Concord is currently experiencing a spike in development activity. The City is regularly listed among the top 10 "hottest housing markets" in the United States by Zillow and Realtor.com (2023-2025). With more than 2,300 units of housing are in various stages of development, the City was recently named one of 18 "Housing Champions" in the State by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. With this as a backdrop, the City is embarking upon a comprehensive Master Plan update. Funding has been appropriated and a consulting team for the project will be selected in the coming months. Work will begin in earnest in early 2026. Working with City Administration, City Staff, and the Planning Board, the City Planner will work closely with residents, elected leaders, and community stakeholders, update the City's vision and chart a course for continued future success. While the Master Plan takes shape, the City Planner will prepare "housekeeping" updates to specific development regulations to improve ease of administration, as well as the efficiency of the development permitting process.