Planning Director - Town of Charlton

Town of Charlton•Charlton, MA

1d•$779,017 - $97,302•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Charlton is looking for a Planning Director to join our team! The Town Planning Director serves as a visionary and subject matter expert in potential land use concept, ideas, and plans. The Planner provides professional management, and technical work assisting a wide range of Town Boards, Commissions, and Departments with all aspects of land use planning including zoning, site plan, growth management and subdivision matters as delineated by state statute, local by-laws, local subdivision rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in planning or a related planning field.
5-7 years of experience in municipal or regional planning or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and proficient experience in researching, land use, economic development, and advanced planning processes.
Proficient knowledge of municipal budgeting, grant management, and statistics.
Exceptional knowledge in project management, collaboration, and partnership building.
Knowledge of state, federal, municipal, and local government rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Exceptional knowledge and understanding of local and state regulations, MGL, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, The Zoning Act, Town Bylaws, the ANR handbook, Municipal Planning and Subdivision Legislation, Open Meeting Law, and Robert’s Rules.
Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

AICP Certification
Financial analysis skills

Responsibilities

Serves as a visionary and subject matter expert in potential land use concept, ideas, and plans.
Provides professional management and technical work assisting Town Boards, Commissions, and Departments with land use planning, including zoning, site plan, growth management, and subdivision matters.
Researches land use, economic development, and advanced planning processes.
Manages municipal budgeting and grant management.
Collaborates and builds partnerships.