[Massplanners] Senior Planner Position Opening

[Emily Hutchings]

Hello,

The City of Somerville is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ) within the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD). PPZ is the division responsible for the physical growth and development of the city and leads long-range planning efforts, preservation planning, and coordinated development proposal review in support of Mayor Ballantyne's "Progress for All" vision.

The PPZ team is looking for someone to:

  *   Integrate as part of a cross-functional team of Senior Planners working closely with other Division Staff.
  *   Assemble inter-departmental team members to participate on Division-led short- and long-range planning initiatives.
  *   Advance best practices to maximize division efficiency.
  *   Engage with a community committed to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  *   Collaborate with other divisions and departments to develop and implement plans and policies.
  *   Advance planned urban development through a form-based code to achieve the city's master plan.
  *   Market new planning efforts & documents to gain buy-in from constituents.
  *   Build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, elected officials, and the public.

The ideal candidate for the PPZ Senior Planner position will have the following traits and experience:

  *   Strong urban planning background, specializing in long-range planning and community engagement.
  *   Passion about direct and equitable citizen engagement.
  *   Project management expertise.
  *   A team player who thrives on team projects and collaboration.

More information about applying can be found on the City's website. The job description can be found at https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/z7vEMlDpWx/Senior-Planner-PPZ

Please share! It's a great department, and consistently has lots of interesting projects.

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Emily Hutchings, AICP
Senior Planner
Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ)
Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue | Somerville, MA 02143
Email: ehutchings at somervillema.gov<mailto:ehutchings at somervillema.gov>


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