Senior Planner
About The Position
A vibrant community has long been the cornerstone of the identity of the Town. The Town of Burlington seeks qualified candidates interested in the position of Senior Planner and becoming a part of our talented planning department, supporting the Planning Director and Assistant Planning Director in performing a wide variety of tasks, with the opportunity to work on a diverse array of planning initiatives. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and motivated professional who enjoys working with a team of planners, enjoys public service and who has the capacity to build trust, excellent communications skills, honesty, flexibility, and a proven ability to develop and maintain lasting relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or other planning related field
- Minimum of 2 years municipal planning, permitting and project management
- Experience with managing permitting workflows and preparing permitting decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and experience with public meetings
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and cloud-based permitting software
- Ability to travel independently to work locations
- Ability to attend evening Planning Board meetings
Responsibilities
- Lead post-approval project management of projects through construction
- Assist with project permitting and approvals
- Review site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with municipal regulations
- Perform site inspections to certify compliance with approved plans
- Assist in management of GIS data and maps
- Respond to and investigate resident and abutter complaints
- Maintain and utilize land use information using the Town’s various computer technologies
- Assist in grant proposals
- Provide technical assistance to Town staff, Boards, Committees, and the public
- Assist in interdepartmental Development Application Review meeting coordination
- Provide customer service and responds to office inquiries related to planning, zoning and projects under review
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Match
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
