• Assistant Planning Director

    Town of Burlington, MA (Burlington, MA)


    Assistant Planning Director Burlington, MA Apply Now

     

    The Town of Burlington is seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Planning Director. Join our team where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the future of our town. Reporting to the Planning Director, you’ll lead a talented planning team in crafting and executing innovative land use strategies, development plans, and community policies. From shaping long-range visions to tackling current planning challenges, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on how our community grows and thrives.

    Examples of work include:

    + Participate in the preparation of amendments to the zoning bylaw and Planning Board Rules and Regulations Participates in long range planning efforts addressing transportation, housing, and land use

    + Prepare grant applications in pursuit of long range planning efforts; grant administration; consultant management

    + Attend Planning Board meetings; review meeting agenda; review Board decisions

    + Review applications for compliance with municipal regulations, applicable laws, procedures, and deadlines

    + Supervise the Development Coordinator in the management of the interdepartmental review of subdivision development applications, special permits, site plans, site plan waivers and lots not requiring approval

    + Provide technical advice to Town Staff, Boards, Committees, and the public

    Minimum qualifications include

    + Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography or related (Master’s degree preferred)

    + Minimum 5 years’ professional planning experience; minimum 3 years’ municipal planning experience preferred

    + Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired

    + Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, ArcGIS and cloud based permitting software skills

    + Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

    + Valid driver’s license required

     

    Full time, non-union position, 35 hours per week

     

    Salary is within Grade 6 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay range starts at $87,000 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $102,000, along with comprehensive and generous benefits.

     

    Benefits include

     

    Health and Dental Insurance

     

    Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday

     

    Pension Plan

     

    Deferred Compensation Match

     

    Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

     

    Applications received by May 30, 2025 will receive first consideration. 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:

     

    Joanne M. Faust, SPHR

     

    Human Resources Director

    Town of Burlington

    29 Center Street

     

    Burlington, MA 01803

     

    The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer