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<p class="MsoNormal">Fellow Planners,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After a long and fun career I have decided it is time to slow down. I will be retiring on April 15<sup>th</sup> after 40 years in this line of work. I have had a great ride, through the Pioneer Valley, Rockingham County NH, MAPC, Fairhaven
and finally for the last 21 years here in Dennis. I have had the opportunity to work for many great and supportive people over all of these years. I have learned from those who came before me, and I hope that I can continue to share my knowledge into the future
with those who will follow us into the Planning Field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With that, the Town of Dennis is starting the search to replace me. I would like to encourage you, if you are looking for a challenging position, where you are allowed to challenge your committees with new ideas, to consider applying. The
Town Administrators over the years have allowed me to be a thinker which I have found to be a wonderful position to be in. The current Town Administrator comes from a Natural Resources background and fully understands the nature of what we do, which has been
a tremendous asset to my work here.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Daniel J. Fortier, AICP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Town Planner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dennis Planning Department<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">685 Route 134<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">South Dennis MA 02660<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone 508-760-6119<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">dfortier@town.dennis.ma.us<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><a name="_Hlk90452598"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Posting: Town Planner<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Town of Dennis, Massachusetts, population 14,000, is seeking qualified applicants with exceptional leadership qualities for the position
of Town Planner. The Town Planner performs professional and administrative duties in planning, organizing and coordinating the Town’s planning, land use and appeals office including the provision of staff support for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning
Board, Economic Development Committee and Zoning By-law Study Committee. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Under administrative direction of the Town Administrator, the employee works from municipal policies and objectives; short and long-range
goals and objectives, and assumes direct accountability for department results. This position requires strong management skills, excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders,
including employees, citizens, boards, committees, and professional organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The minimum qualifications for the position include Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree preferred in Urban Planning or a related field<b>;
</b>five to seven (5-7) years municipal planning experience<b> </b>or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Certification
as Planner by the AICP is recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Serves as technical advisor to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Community and Economic Development Committee, and Planning Board by preparing reports and recommendations and serving as the liaison
between the Boards and the public, developers and other Town boards/committees; reviews all applications and makes appropriate recommendations, drafting decisions after completion of local review; answers technical questions for Town Boards/Committees as required<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Acts as principal contact for all manner of development proposals in the Town and coordinates the review of subdivisions, site plans and special permit applications for commercial, recreational,
office, industrial and residential development with pertinent staff members and members of other departments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maintains the Dennis Zoning By-law and the Local Comprehensive Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oversees the administration of all awarded grants; coordinating legal documents, surveys and appraisal requirements and with State officials to secure grant funding.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provides information and guidance to members of the public and land use owners as required pertaining to land use and zoning matters.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prepares documents for legal appeals and provides legal testimony in court as required.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prepares and administers the department’s operating budget.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works to achieve the Chapter 40B mandate for the Town.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Final candidate must successfully pass the pre-employment process which includes a thorough background investigation of employment, education
history and criminal history. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To apply for this position, visit our website
</span></span><a href="http://www.town.dennis.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.town.dennis.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
and click on “Employment Opportunities” complete on-line application and attach cover letter and resume. Position will remain posted until interview process begins.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Any questions should be directed to Deborah Heemsoth, Human Resources Director,
</span></span><a href="mailto:dheemsoth@town.dennis.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">dheemsoth@town.dennis.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Town of Dennis seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. AA/EEO
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk90452598"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:#1F497D">Deborah J. Heemsoth
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Deborah J. Heemsoth, IPMA-SCP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Human Resources Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Town of Dennis | Town Administration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">685 Route 134 | South Dennis, MA 02660<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">508.760.6147 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy",serif;color:#1F497D">Driven HR Leader who helps people run at their best through building relationships and trust.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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