<div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:20px">The Town of East Longmeadow is hiring a Director of Planning. We have so many exciting projects coming up this year. If you are passionate about mixed-use zoning, diversifying housing, and building a strong community core, this will be a great fit for you.</span><div><font color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20px"><br></span></font></div><div><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Director of Planning</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Position: Non-union-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Salary: $85,000-$95,000</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">The Town of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is seeking qualified applicants for the Director of Planning position. The Town seeks to continue its growth with an individual that has interest and experience in land use, planning and community development. This position serves as the Town’s principal planner and department head, responsible for administering land use, zoning, implementation of the Town’s Master Plan as well as related management, administrative, and research functions. The Director of Planning also acts as a technical advisor to the Town’s Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of municipal planning and permit procedures; a working knowledge of federal, state, and local land use regulations; and an ability to achieve the goals and objectives of a planning department; excellent written, verbal, and collaboration skills; and the ability to lead staff effectively.<span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to planning, land use, or landscape architecture and a minimum of three years professional planning experience, comparable public administration and management experience within a municipality, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential functions of the job.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Certification as Planner by the AICP is preferred.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit">Essential Functions<span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><em style="box-sizing:inherit">The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The functions listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.</em></p><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Serves as the Town’s principal professional planner: plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Planning Department including activities associated with land use planning, plan review, code compliance, housing, redevelopment, and permit processes.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">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.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Responsible for interpreting and enforcing MGL and local by-laws, ordinances and regulations; leads and coordinates efforts relating the Town’s long-range planning; responsible for the development and updating of a strategic and downtown plan.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Conducts statistical and narrative research pertaining to economic, social, and physical factors affecting the Town; makes projections for growth and impacts by analyzing growth trends, population data, and development pressures. Develops, implements, and monitors long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the Town’s mission and priorities</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Develops and initiates planning and zoning policies and regulatory programs, addressing planning and land use issues in a manner consistent with state law, Town Bylaws, Zoning Bylaws, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and land-use planning objectives. Assists the Planning Board in making recommendations and developing proposals for consideration by the Town regarding land use. Researches and writes zoning and subdivision regulations and design guidelines.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Assists in the preparation of new bylaws and the revision of existing ones; reviews development and redevelopment plans; ensures the proper administration and enforcement of the town’s zoning, housing and related codes; monitors developments in planning, building, economic and community development matters.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Acts as a technical advisor for the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and provides staff to support such boards and commissions.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Represents the Town at various meetings and events; represents the department to maintain effective relationships with, and coordinates departmental activities with other departments as well as a variety of boards, commissions, community organizations, groups and individuals; promotes positive public relations.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Provides comments and advice to the Town Manager, Town Council, Planning Board, and other Town boards and committees as requested.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Serves as the Towns designated contact and/or portal administrator for state funding programs including: Complete Streets, Green Communities, Community One Stop and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Attends classes and educational seminars to maintain and expand knowledge of planning laws, best practices, and/or regulations, and to maintain professional certification(s) and licenses</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; administers collective bargaining provisions of planning employees; provides leadership to develop and retain highly competent, customer service-oriented staff.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Performs all other related duties as required that are logical to the position, or as directed by the Town Manager; acts as the department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operational direction of all department functions.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin-left:1.6rem">Certification as Planner by the AICP is preferred.<span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Qualified individuals should apply online at<span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span><a class="gmail-app-aware-link" target="_blank" href="https://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/jobs.aspx" style="box-sizing:inherit">https://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/jobs.aspx</a><strong style="box-sizing:inherit"><span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span></strong>or submit your application and resume to:</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">Human Resources Department, <a href="mailto:HR@eastlongmeadowma.gov">HR@eastlongmeadowma.gov</a> or mail to 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit">A complete job description can be obtained by emailing<span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span></strong><strong style="box-sizing:inherit"><a href="mailto:HR@eastlongmeadowma.gov">HR@eastlongmeadowma.gov</a></strong><strong style="box-sizing:inherit"><span class="gmail-white-space-pre" style="box-sizing:inherit;white-space:pre"> </span>or by contacting the HR Department at 413-525-5400 ext. 1125</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue","Fira Sans",Ubuntu,Oxygen,"Oxygen Sans",Cantarell,"Droid Sans","Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Lucida Grande",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit">The Town of East Longmeadow is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V</strong></p><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b>Rebecca Lisi, Ph.D. (she/her)</b><div>Deputy Town Manager</div><div><br>Town of East Longmeadow</div><div>60 Center Square</div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">East Longmeadow, MA 01028<br></span><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">(413) 525-5400 ext. 1115</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:rebecca.lisi@eastlongmeadowma.gov" target="_blank">rebecca.lisi@eastlongmeadowma.gov</a><br><br><a href="https://youtu.be/SfUEmSQEu8c?feature=shared" target="_blank"><img width="200" height="112" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xR2AvaWHLnO6jDo7h1Gc9LBw0fETOErEBHJhZt8LugLfpMwqNlEM29J_gOIY4TVHg4f6tuEsE"></a><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><span style="color:rgb(128,128,128)"><i>Most emails to and from municipal offices and officials are public record. 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