[Massplanners] Job Opportunity - Chief Planner, City of Worcester

[Smith, Michelle]

Hello Planners!

The City of Worcester is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill a Chief Planner position both supporting and helping oversee the work of the Planning Division (part of the City's Executive Office of Economic Development). This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team and work for New England's second largest city where we're finalizing our first citywide, long-range plan in over 35 years(!), transitioning to online permitting, and hope to soon begin a comprehensive zoning overhaul. A summary of the position description follows and the full posting is available here<http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-details?thingDataId=hM1EwKIu8CzASDVnz6jBuQ>. Kindly circulate to any potential interested candidates or follow the link to find out more about the position if you're interested in applying. Thank you!

Chief Planner - City of Worcester
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Planner within the Office of Economic Development's Planning & Regulatory Services Division. The Chief Planner assists in the management and administration of the Division of Planning & Regulatory Services (DPRS). Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Development Officer, the Chief Planner has specific responsibility for administration of DPRS's boards and commissions (Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals), related professional and technical assistance, and customer service. The core responsibilities include managing project applications and assignments, coordinating meetings, and conducting development review. The Chief Planner additionally assists in developing and implementing long range plans and polices related to planning, development, and zoning - including involving land use, zoning, urban design, and comprehensive planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, professional setting where they will meaningfully contribute to the development of the City of Worcester. Attendance at evening meetings is required, typically 2 or 3 meetings per month.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  *   Bachelor's Degree in city or regional planning, public administration, geography, civil engineering, architecture, or other related field.
  *   Four (4) years of experience in land use planning or a related field.
     *   A Master's Degree in city or regional planning, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, geography or other related discipline may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Master's Degree in city or regional planning, public administration, geography, civil engineering, architecture, or other related field
  *   Three (3) years of experience reviewing development plans (site plans, parking plans, etc.)
  *   Two (2) years of experience providing administrative and technical support to municipal boards or commissions
  *   One (1) year of project or program management experience.
  *   Prior experience working in a municipal setting
  *   AICP and/or other applicable certifications

SALARY RANGE: $78,434 - $103,104  annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.


To apply, please visit:  www.worcesterma.gov/employment<http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment> or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, September 15, 2023, to:  City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01608. Cover letter & resume required for consideration. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Direct inquiries to:  City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR at worcesterma.gov<mailto:HR at worcesterma.gov>.

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

Best,
Michelle M. Smith
She/Her
Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services
Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division
City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
P: 508-799-1400 x31436
E: smithm at worcesterma.gov<mailto:smithm at worcesterma.gov> (preferred)
www.worcesterma.gov<http://www.worcesterma.gov/>

E-mail complete application submissions & revisions to: planning at worcesterma.gov<mailto:planning at worcesterma.gov>
Note: Revision deadline for board consideration is 1 week before a meeting;
revision deadline for receipt of staff comments is 10 days before a meeting.

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