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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The City of Somerville is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ) within the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD). PPZ is the division responsible
for the physical growth and development of the city and leads long-range planning efforts, preservation planning, and coordinated development proposal review in support of Mayor Ballantyne’s “Progress for All” vision.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The PPZ team is looking for someone to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Integrate as part of a cross-functional team of Senior Planners working closely with other Division Staff. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Assemble inter-departmental team members to participate on Division-led short- and long-range planning initiatives.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Advance best practices to maximize division efficiency.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Engage with a community committed to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Collaborate with other divisions and departments to develop and implement plans and policies. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Advance planned urban development through a form-based code to achieve the city’s master plan.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Market new planning efforts & documents to gain buy-in from constituents. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, elected officials, and the public.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ideal candidate for the PPZ Senior Planner position will have the following traits and experience:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Strong urban planning background, specializing in long-range planning and community engagement.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Passion about direct and equitable citizen engagement.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Project management expertise.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">A team player who thrives on team projects and collaboration.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More information about applying can be found on the City’s website. The job description can be found at
<a href="https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/z7vEMlDpWx/Senior-Planner-PPZ">
<b>https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/z7vEMlDpWx/Senior-Planner-PPZ</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please share! It’s a great department, and consistently has lots of interesting projects.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D"><img border="0" width="83" height="81" style="width:.8645in;height:.8437in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DA8CCE.44252E90"></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Emily Hutchings, AICP</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Senior Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">City of Somerville</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">93 Highland Avenue | Somerville, MA 02143</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none">Email: </span><u><span lang="FR" style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:ehutchings@somervillema.gov">ehutchings@somervillema.gov</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">City of Somerville Public Records Notice</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Please be advised that the Massachusetts Attorney General has determined that email is a public record unless the content of the email falls within one of the stated exemptions under the Massachusetts Public
Records Laws.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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