[Massplanners] Job Posting: Somerville

[Dan Bartman]

Now Hiring: Senior Planner
Department:
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD)
Duties:

The Senior Planner is responsible for professional and technical work in
planning, including community planning, land use planning, site plan
review, zoning by-law compliance, subdivision plan review, housing, and
long-range planning for the community. Employee participates in supporting
various boards and commissions; providing technical assistance to elected
and appointed individuals; development of new planning procedures;
preparing written project analysis; and interfacing with state and regional
agencies. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties

*Essential Functions*

*The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the
position.*

   - Serves as staff to the Planning Board (PB), Zoning Board of Appeals
   (ZBA), and/or Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
   - Serves as lead coordinator on various projects, including especially
   large and complex cases going before the Boards
   - Reviews plans, prepares staff reports, and presents information for
   cases going before the PB, ZBA, and/or HPC
   - Researches and analyzes data - particularly Somerville Zoning
   Ordinance (SZO), SomerVision, and historic property information
   - Creates neighborhood plans and/or updates, manages the public process
   dealing with planning initiatives, and assists with urban design
   alternatives
   - Collaborates on presentations for various city, regional, state and
   federal agencies
   - Develops and recommends ordinance, by-law, and rules & regulations
   amendments
   - Participates in efforts to increase awareness and improve the
   regulatory process for review of historic preservation projects
   - Provides information to public regarding City ordinances, state laws
   and regulations
   - Provides professional and technical administrative approval on City
   processes and performs analyses to support various city policies, in
   accordance with local and state regulations

Requirements:

*Education and Experience*

Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years’ experience; or any equivalent
combination of education, training and experience which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions
of the job. Master’s degree preferred.

*Knowledge, Abilities and Skill*

*Knowledge:* Knowledge of community, action groups, politics (local),
neighborhoods and business concerns; considerable knowledge of urban
design, civil engineering, architecture and graphic presentation as applied
to planning. Considerable knowledge of economic, sociological and
environmental aspects of planning; working knowledge of personal computers
and GIS applications; thorough knowledge of urban or regional planning
principles and practices; thorough knowledge of zoning laws and
comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and
enforcement.

*Abilities:* Ability to organize and direct the preparation of
comprehensive research studies, analyze problems, prepare technical reports
and formulate recommendations; ability to communicate effectively orally
and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners,
supervisors, employees, and the public.

*Skill: *Skilled public speaker; excellent customer service, planning and
design skills.

*Work Environment*

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with
occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may
be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may
be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend
evening meetings or complete work assignments. When in the field or
attending meetings, the environment can be at construction sites and
outdoors.

*Physical and Mental Requirements*

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.*

*Physical Skills: *Minimal physical demands are required to perform the
work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with
intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. Work requires some
agility such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough
terrain. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as
office equipment or photocopy paper (up to 30lbs). When in the field, more
physical skill may be required to accomplish the duties required.

*Motor Skills: *Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job
may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving
objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office
equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.

*Visual Skills: *Visual demands require constantly reading documents for
general understanding and analytical purposes.
Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Send your resume and cover
letter to

City Hall HR Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities at somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

*The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age,
national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative
formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be
provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon
request.*

*Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for
effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or
reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the
programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings,
should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nancy Bacci, at 617-625-6600
x2250 or Nbacci at somervillema.gov <Nbacci at somervillema.gov>.*
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
$90,202.68 annual plus benefits
Application Start Date:
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
About the City of Somerville

*Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both
employees and residents. The City of Somerville values diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging throughout our hiring practices; these values are
embedded in our mission and work environment—furthermore, we encourage
applications from a diverse range of professional experiences and skill
sets. We embrace and encourage an innovative, empowering, and collaborative
workplace culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The City also
offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life
balance. Not only is Somerville a “Model City,” as termed by The Boston
Globe, it is also a model employer.*


*Dan Bartman*
dan.bartman at gmail.com
"A home is simply your bedroom. The city is where you live." - Me

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