PRINCIPAL PLANNER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Agency

Department of Business and Economic Affairs

Office of Planning and Development

100 N., Main St., Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301

Principal Planner

Position # 16673

$28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

**NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER APRIL 10, 2026**

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Planning and Development has a full-time vacancy for Principal Planner.

Summary:

Assists with the coordination and implementation of the state's Floodplain Management Program by providing technical assistance, outreach activities, and training to municipalities, the public, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS :

Implements the state's Floodplain Management Program, which includes FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) process, by developing and managing the annual grant activities for both.

Provides technical assistance to municipalities, the public, and other stakeholders on the NFIP and floodplain management-related issues.

Provides guidance and information to municipalities, the public, and other stakeholders on the NFIP and floodplain management topics by developing and/or updating fact sheets, web site information, newsletter articles and other informational materials.

Assists with conducting assessments of the floodplain management programs for the communities in the state that participate in the NFIP through site visits to ensure the program's requirements are being met and to provide technical assistance and training.

Assists in developing and providing training for municipalities, the public, and other stakeholders on NFIP regulations and requirements and floodplain management topics through workshops and other activities.

Provides outreach activity and community coordination support to Risk MAP projects including the development of fact sheets and other outreach materials, website information, and community contact databases.

Maintains a high level of knowledge about the NFIP and floodplain management through participation in training, conferences, and other activities.

Provides staff support to other planning programs such as the Municipal and Regional Assistance program and the State Data Center, which includes providing guidance and outreach to municipalities and other stakeholders on planning issues and planning related data through training and outreach activities, including planning conferences and the preparation of planning outreach documents.

Represents DPCD Director as a designee to, or member of, state and interstate boards, commissions, and committees as needed.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 6 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in planning, geography, natural resources management, natural resources planning, environmental science, environmental law, community development, architecture, professional planning, or related field, including at least 2 years of professional planning work.

License/Certification: Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with floodplain management, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, education and training on technical topics, public outreach and/or the NFIP.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

For further information please contact Heather Shank, Director Division of Planning and Community Development, View email address on click.appcast.io, or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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