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Town of Burlington, MA Senior Planner in Burlington, Massachusetts
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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. Specifically, the Senior Planner will:
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
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or other planning related field, and a 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
Full time, onsite position, 35 hours per week involving
office work, meetings, and onsite inspection of projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is within Grade 4 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay starts at $80,157 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $110,492.
Benefits include:
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Position will remain open until filled
Methods to apply for this position:
Click on the Apply Now button (preferred)
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application (https://www.burlington.org/DocumentCenter/View/732/Town-of-Burlington-Application-PDF) to:
Cheralyn Rosati Human Resources Coordinator Town of Burlington 29 Center Street Burlington, MA 01803The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer