[Massplanners] Easthampton - Assistant Planner position (land use)

[Jeffrey Bagg]

Greetings everyone,

Easthampton is seeking candidates to fill an existing Assistant Planner
position which supports our active planning department with a wide range of
land use related work.  One perk, City Hall is closed on Fridays!

Full description can be found here
<https://easthamptonma.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Assistant-Planner-28>.
The full description is also below.

If you know anyone who may want to work in wonderful Western Mass please
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Thanks,
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Jeff Bagg
City Planner
Easthampton, MA
50 Payson Ave
413-529-1406
jbagg at easthamptonma.gov


ASSISTANT PLANNER ISSUED: January 18, 2022
SALARY: $23.43 - $30.74/ HR
CLOSING: February 7, 2022
FULL-TIME: Benefitted (34 Hours per week)

The City of Easthampton is seeking a qualified candidate for the position
of Assistant Planner with the Easthampton Planning Department. The
Assistant Planner position is an experienced professional-level position
responsible for providing the primary technical support for various boards
and committees, including but not limited to the Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals. This position is also responsible for overseeing and
coordinating all land use permitting projects. The ideal candidate will be
able to assist with a range of Planning Department functions, including
research, data collection, grant application, and administration, as well
as normal administrative office functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but not limited to):

   - Provides significant staff-level support to the Planning Board, Zoning
   Board of Appeals, and Historic Commission; receives applications, advises
   applicants on the process, develops agendas, agenda materials, and
   supporting documentation; Provides technical support and makes
   recommendations to the Board. Maintains files and provides incidental
   clerical support.
   - Attends all meetings of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals,
   and Historic Commission.
   - Prepares memorandums, emails, transmittals, and decisions in
   accordance with votes of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for
   filing with the City Clerk and Registry of Deeds.
   - Coordinates and supports applicant consultation with multiple city
   departments and members of the public during the conceptual phase, as well
   as supporting applicants and members of the public into and through
   construction.
   - Responds to resident and business owner’s inquiries received by phone,
   email, or in-person and coordinates responses and provides guidance as
   needed.
   - Under the supervision of the City Planner, the position will establish
   a more streamlined and transparent permitting process for both applicants
   and members of the public and will facilitate enhanced customer service for
   members of the public on inquiries related to the Zoning Ordinance.
   - Works and interacts with other city departments, board and committee
   members, and the public on a regular basis and provides information and
   technical assistance on routine and complex planning matters regarding
   zoning, land use, current private and public projects, researches and
   reviews building and development projects for plan completeness and
   ordinance compliance.
   - All other related work, as required or the situation dictates.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in urban; regional planning or a
closely related field; and 2 years of closely related municipal experience;
or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Master’s Degree in a Planning related field preferred. Emily Russo Director
of Human Resources

To Apply: Applicants who wish to be considered may submit an application
and resume to the Human Resources Department, Easthampton Municipal
Building, 50 Payson Ave, Easthampton, MA 01027, or email application and
resume to personnel at easthamptonma.gov. on or before the closing date. AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



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Jeff Bagg
City Planner
Easthampton, MA
50 Payson Ave
413-529-1406
jbagg at easthamptonma.gov
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