Planning Administrator

About the role

The City of Attleboro seeks a qualified and motivated Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, the Planning Administrator performs a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of departmental staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assists members of the public with applications and processes related to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission.
• Receives and processes applications submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
• Prepares meeting agendas, legal advertisements, board decisions, public notices, meeting schedules, correspondence, and other official documents.
• Posts meeting schedules, distributes public notices, and transcribes meeting minutes.
• Attends evening meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board to record minutes and provide administrative support to board members and departmental staff.
• Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and other planning-related matters.
• Drafts correspondence, board decisions, certificates of votes, legal notices, documents, and forms for review by departmental staff.
• Assists with the processing of documents and plans related to street acceptance.
• Assists with maintaining and updating departmental maps, including zoning and street maps.
• Supports departmental staff with grant applications, technical research, and other planning-related projects and activities.
• Updates and maintains the department’s website.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An associate degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience in urban affairs or business administration is preferred, with municipal planning office experience highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of local community planning.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with the public, coworkers, and municipal officials.

Pay

Salary range: $51,275.40 – $69,221.28 annually.

Department of Planning and Development, City of Attleboro. Posted October 19, 2026; open until filled.