Senior Planner

Senior Planner Burlington, MA Apply Now

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 ( to:

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer