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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">After 30+ years of working in the public sector, I have decided to retire from my position as Community Development Director for Dracut, MA. The job has been challenging, staff
are very cooperative and collegial and there is a lot going on in this community of 30,000+ residents. Below is the job advertisement for the position. If anyone has any questions about the community and/or the job, please do not hesitate to contact me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">I will not be leaving planning and community development work as I intend to consult in zoning/land use; historic preservation and will probably write a grant or two.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Community Development Director<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">The Town of Dracut seeks qualified applicants to serve as Community Development Director.<b>
</b> Minimum requirements:<b> </b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, or related field highly desired. Five (5) years
of progressively responsible municipal planning experience including supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. AICP certification preferred.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Salary range is
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">$80,171 - $113,195
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">per annum. The Town of Dracut requires a physical exam, drug screen and CORI check post-offer. A complete job description and employment application
can be obtained at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#7030A0"><a href="http://www.dracutma.gov/human-resources"><span style="color:#7030A0">www.dracutma.gov/human-resources</span></a></span></span><span style="background:white"> Qualified individuals
should send a completed application, resume and cover letter to Christine Lindberg, Director of Human Resources, 62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#7030A0"><a href="mailto:clindberg@dracutma.gov"><span style="color:#7030A0">clindberg@dracutma.gov</span></a></span></span> EOE/AA</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this job description along.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Betsy Ware<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Director of Community Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Town of Dracut, MA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#7030A0">Tel: 978-453-4557<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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