[Massplanners] Westport, MA: Assistant Town Planner Posting

[Michael Burris]

The Town of Westport is seeking applications for the position of Assistant
Town Planner for the Planning Board. The Planning Board has many ongoing
initiatives including, but not limited to, climate resilience and hazard
mitigation planning and expanding the South Coast Bikeway. In the near
future, the office is prioritizing projects related to habitat restoration,
creating new transportation opportunities for more vulnerable populations,
incremental housing and commercial zoning enhancements, and improving
municipal stormwater management. The Planning Office team has undertaken
ambitious grant and project implementation while maintaining a very
supportive and collaborative work environment. We frequently work with
regional partners like the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Southeastern
Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission.

This position provides administrative and technical work in coordinating
the review process for subdivision development applications, special
permits, site plans and related matters, GIS mapping, grant writing and
administration, MS4 permit compliance, long-range planning, community
engagement and all other work as required. Works under the administrative
direction of the Town Planner; performs responsible tasks of a complex
nature which require the exercise of judgment and initiative in conformance
with state and local laws related to subdivision, site plan, and special
permit regulation, and certificates of decision; working knowledge of
Massachusetts zoning and subdivision laws and other related land use
regulations. Knowledge of planning principles and practices. Bachelor’s
degree in Planning or related field and two years of experience or any
equivalent combination of education and experience. Send resume and letter
of interest by email to: employment at westport-ma.gov. The full job
description can be found at: www.westport-ma.com. Attendance required at
night meetings with an opportunity for flextime within the pay period when
possible. Annual salary: $75,643. Position open until filled. AA/EEO

Michael Burris, AICP
Town of Westport, MA

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Michael Burris (he/him)
Town Planner, AICP
Town of Westport

burrism at westport-ma.gov
774-264-5143
Planning Department <https://www.westport-ma.com/planning-board>

Town Annex | 856 Main Road | Westport, MA 02790
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