Director of Planning and Community Development

Position Overview

The Director is a high-profile leader who manages the Planning Department, provides principal staff leadership to local land-use commissions, and collaborates cross-departmentally to align land-use policies with municipal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & Housing: Drive the implementation of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and design comprehensive strategies to meet statutory affordable housing goals.
• Land Use & Infrastructure: Oversee complex applications for zoning amendments, subdivisions, and site plans, while managing long-range land-use planning for the Town-owned airport.
• Administration & Enforcement: Manage department budgets, seek out federal/state grants, analyze municipal data, and oversee zoning and wetlands code enforcement.
• Supervision: Provide direct guidance to the Office Assistant and technical/code enforcement personnel.

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (AICP membership is highly desirable).
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional municipal or regional land-use planning experience, including at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.
• Skills: Thorough knowledge of state and local land-use regulations; proficiency in GIS and planning software; and exceptional diplomatic skills to effectively collaborate with developers, attorneys, elected officials, and the general public.

Pay

This is a full-time, non-union position with a competitive salary ranging from $114,483.57 - $143,104.46.

Schedule

Modern Work Schedule: Enjoy maximum flexibility and an extended weekend with our Four-Day Work Week.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous Paid Time Off: Maintain an excellent work-life balance with robust allotments for Vacation, Sick, and Personal time, plus a full schedule of Paid Holidays.
• Unbeatable Retirement Security: Secure your future with our 401a Pension Plan. While you invest 6.5%, the Town supercharges your savings with an outstanding 9% contribution. You also have the opportunity to receive dollars into a 457 plan based on performance.

Contact Information

To read full job description click HERE. The Town of Plainville is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.