Land Use Coordinator

Town of Blackstone • Blackstone, MA

22h

About The Position

The Town of Blackstone is seeking a Land Use Coordinator to provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. Working under the administrative direction of these boards and commissions, with day-to-day oversight from the Town Administrator, the Coordinator serves as the primary administrative liaison for the Town's land use boards and commissions.

The role coordinates application reviews, permit administration, public hearings, records management, policy implementation, research, and public outreach related to land use, zoning, development, and environmental permitting matters. This is a part-time position of up to 16 hours per week, with a schedule to be determined and flexibility required for occasional evening meetings and public hearings. The hourly wage is $28.00-$32.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of municipal and community planning, development, and zoning issues equal to a bachelor's degree and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings and public hearings.

Responsibilities

• Review planning, zoning, and conservation applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate technical reviews of subdivision, site plan, special permit, variance, wetlands, and other land use applications.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packets, legal notices, correspondence, and public hearing materials.
• Attend Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings, public hearings, and site visits as required.
• Serve as a liaison between applicants, consultants, residents, abutters, regulatory agencies, and Town boards.
• Maintain land use records, permit tracking systems, and related documentation.
• Assist with zoning bylaw amendments, planning initiatives, economic development efforts, environmental projects, grant applications, and long-range planning activities.
• Draft or coordinate the preparation of board decisions, permits, and regulatory documents.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time