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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Please see the attached job posting for an open position in Westwood:</span><br>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Housing & Zoning Agent</span></b></p>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Town of Westwood</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">The Town of Westwood seeks qualified applicants for the position of Housing & Zoning Agent.<span style="">
</span>The purpose of this position is to perform professional, technical and administrative work in the areas of both Housing and Zoning.<span style="">
</span>The successful candidate will possess professional expertise, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills to accomplish varied functions that range in nature from routine to complex.</span></p>
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<b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Housing Function</span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">The Housing & Zoning Agent provides advocacy, support, coordination and records management to the Housing Partnership and the Fair Housing Committee, and provides direction and guidance to all residents
in need of housing assistance.<span style=""> </span>The Agent is responsible for the development and support of all public housing programs, and for ensuring that the Town encourages the provision of a variety of housing types to meet the needs of all sectors
of Westwood’s population.<span style=""> </span>They are charged with enforcing policies to ensure that the Town maintains a minimum of 10% of all dwelling units as affordable housing options for qualifying households.</span></p>
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<b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Zoning Function</span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">The Housing & Zoning Agent is responsible for the management and processing of all requests for variances and special permits pursuant to various sections of the Westwood Zoning Bylaw.
<span style=""> </span>The Agent is also responsible for the management and processing of appeals made in association with decisions of Town staff, boards or commissions relative to actions under, or enforcement of, the Zoning Bylaw.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">The Agent represents the Town during informal meetings with the general public, attorneys, and developers; explains provisions of the Zoning Bylaw, Rules and Regulations, and application processes;
and assists public in determining which applications and permits are required.</span></p>
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<b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Qualifications</span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Administration, Political Science, Business or a related field; three years’ progressive experience in an administrative capacity in public service; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.<span style=""> </span>The Housing & Zoning Agent shall be certified as a Mass Public Housing Agent (MPHA) of a DHCD approved MPHA Certification Program within twelve months of hire.<span style="">
</span>Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license required.</span></p>
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<b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Salary and Benefits</span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">This is a 40-hour per week, benefit-eligible position with a salary range of $61,524 - $76,835 in ten steps.<span style="">
</span>There is opportunity for salary growth and pension; health, dental, life and disability insurances, as well as flexible spending are available.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Equal Opportunity Employer</span></p>
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Please share with anyone who may be interested.</p>
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<a name="x_x__MailAutoSig"><span style="color:#0070C0">Nora Loughnane</span></a><span style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></span></p>
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<span style=""><span style="color:#0070C0">Director of Community & Economic Development</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></span></p>
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<span style=""><span style="color:#0070C0">Town of Westwood<br>
50 Carby Street<br>
Westwood, MA 02090</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></span></p>
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