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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F4E79">Dear Massplanners –
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F4E79"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424;background:white">Check out this exciting role on a great team! Work to expand housing opportunities in Massachusetts by working to deliver on legislation to
create multifamily zoning districts in MBTA Communities. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red">First consideration will be given to those candidates who apply within the first 14 days (by 10/13/22).
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">See the link below to the MassCareers site.
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">External Link: <a href="https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220008ZM">
https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220008ZM</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#1F4E79"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a Regional Planner II in the Division of Community Services!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">AGENCY MISSION:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is within Housing and Economic Development Secretariat and its work touches the
lives of all Massachusetts residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">DHCD's mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents by providing
leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">OVERVIEW OF ROLE:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<h2><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Provide assistance for the MBTA Communities Compliance Coordinator to implement the new MBTA Communities Compliance program. Participate as a member of the Community Assistance Unit. Coordinate
and track MBTA Communities Compliance activities including technical assistance and training to municipal officials, the development community and other constituents on housing, community and economic development, land use planning, and growth management issues.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Technical Assistance, Tracking & Training:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work with other Department staff and other state agencies to develop coordinated responses to state, regional and municipal
goals; assist in developing/revising programs to address these goals; and provide technical assistance and training to communities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide assistance, support and back up for the MBTA Communities Compliance Program staff including tracking requests for
technical assistance, tracking compliance applications, compliance application review, preparation of memoranda and correspondence, coordination with legal staff and provide technical assistance to communities about the MBTA Communities Compliance program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Coordinate and track technical assistance and training to municipal officials, the development community and other constituents
on the MBTA Communities Compliance program, and generally on MGL c40A, and generally on housing, community and economic development, land use planning, and growth management issues. Prepare materials and participate in these trainings as needed.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assist MBTA Communities Compliance Program staff and coordinate/track grants with fiscal staff and other Community Services
staff regarding a grant program that provides Technical Assistance for MBTA Communities Compliance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide technical assistance to municipal officials and other governmental agencies on technical content of proposed zoning
ordinances, bylaws and subdivision control law, statutes/regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Review and evaluate grant applications to ensure the selection of projects meeting stated criteria and objectives. Participate
in development and management of any MBTA grant program(s) that provide technical assistance to MBTA Communities to support compliance applications.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communications & Customer Service:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Respond to telephone, e-mail inquiries from municipal officials and the development community on all aspects of MA land use
and growth management, including zoning, planning and subdivision controls law statutes/regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Coordinate and/or undertake special projects, including the design and preparation of web content, handbooks, case studies,
reports, directories, newsletters, and other publications that provide information and reference materials for municipal officials, the development community and other constituents on planning, land use, growth management, and as of right high density zoning-related
issues.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Represent the Department at meetings and make presentations at seminars and conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge in the fields of planning, housing, community development, economic development, land use, growth management and
municipal management.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Familiarity with land use regulations, zoning ordinances and bylaws, and subdivision control regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Familiarity with the Massachusetts Zoning Act Chapter 40A, Chapter 40B, Chapter 40R, Subdivision Control Law, and the Home
Rule Amendment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Experience in preparing presentations and training programs on related subject matter.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Two (2) years in land use planning in a municipality, or in a regional or state agency.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At least intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">COMMENTS:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Please upload resume and cover letter.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting
Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
<span style="color:black">Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#1F3864">Chris Kluchman, FAICP<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#1F3864">she/her/hers<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F3864">Deputy Director, Community Services Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F3864">Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F3864">100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F3864">Boston, MA 02114<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:chris.kluchman@mass.gov">chris.kluchman@mass.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#2F5496">Please note: DHCD staff are working remotely, I check email frequently and will respond as soon as possible.
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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