[Massplanners] Town Planner opportunity: Town of Winchester

[Brian Szekely]

*Calling all Planners wishing to work for an amazing community with a
hardworking Town Hall ready to tackle each day with a supportive Planning
Board. Please see below for the job posting summary for the Town Planner
position in Winchester.*

*Summary of Position*:  Under the policy direction of the Planning Board
and the general administrative oversight of the Town Manager, the Town
Planner shall perform work at both technical and professional levels to
assist the Planning Board in the preparation and presentation of studies
and plans regarding the long-term physical development of the Town, and in
the Planning Board’s recommendations on comprehensive land use planning,
zoning analysis, subdivision and site plan review, design review, the
planning aspects of specific projects, and related matters.

Work involves knowledge of specialized planning and development procedures,
applicable regulations and statutes, and will require independent judgment
in analyzing facts and circumstances regarding specific planning or
development issues.  Work shall require the incumbent to apply technical
expertise and standard professional techniques to assist the Planning Board
in making recommendations regarding alternatives to land use problems and
opportunities in a manner consistent with Town rules, regulations, laws and
the Town’s long-term land use planning objectives.

The incumbent is required to develop and refine their own work routines
independently to carry assignments through to completion.   Directions from
the Planning Board shall be received in the form of general outlines and
work priorities with detailed instructions received only on occasion.
This position entails comprehensive knowledge of Town planning and oral and
written communication skills.  On behalf of the Planning Board, the
incumbent shall have frequent contact with Town departments and employees,
State and Federal agencies, consultants and developers, real estate and
appraisal agents; contacts generally involve discussion of land use issues.

See full description here; /DocumentCenter/View/9565
<https://www.winchester.us/DocumentCenter/View/9565>
/DocumentCenter/View/9565
<https://www.winchester.us/DocumentCenter/View/9565>

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In our profession, a plan that everyone dislikes for different reasons is a
success. A plan everyone dislikes for the same reason is a failure. And a
plan that everyone likes for the same reason is an act of God.
-Richard Carson
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