Town Planner
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 249
- Description
Job Opportunity
Town of Swanzey seeks Applicants for Town Planner
The Town of Swanzey (pop. 7,200) located in southwestern New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region seeks applications from candidates with all levels of experience in planning and land use to work full-time in the Town’s Planning Department. The Planning Department works under the general direction of the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen to support and coordinate the planning, zoning, code enforcement, and economic development activities of the Town.
Swanzey is the second largest community in Cheshire County, borders the City of Keene, and is the home of the Dillant Hopkins Airport. Swanzey has recently approved several significant business/commercial and multi-family development projects and expects continued growth over the next decade. Priorities for the Planning Department are working with the Planning Board on implementing the Town’s recently updated Master Plan, retaining current businesses and attracting new businesses, reviewing and streamlining the Town’s various ordinances and codes, and managing several on-going projects.
The ideal candidate to join our team will have a degree in planning, community development, environmental studies, public administration, geography, or a closely related field and local government, regional planning, or land use experience. Desired skills include proven interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, a positive attitude, leadership ability, project management, grant writing and administration, and proficiency or ability to learn Axis GIS software. This position needs to be able to work as part of a team and balance long and short term projects while meeting strict deadlines.
Competitive salary range for this full-time position will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Benefit package includes health and dental insurance (or $500 per month opt out payment), paid time off, and 7% contribution towards retirement account. Work in the Planning Department requires attendance at night meetings on a weekly basis, which may be offset by other schedule flexibility. Interested candidates should submit a Town application and cover letter to Human Resources Coordinator Edna Coates, PO Box 10009, Swanzey, NH 03446, or ecoates@swanzeynh.gov. Applications requested by July 31, to be reviewed upon receipt. The Town of Swanzey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.- Title
- Town Planner
- Application Deadline
- 08/16/2023
- Location
- Town of Swanzey, NH
- Application URL
- www.swanzeynh.gov/freeform_jobslist_detail_T31_R67.php
Contact Information
- Name
- Peel, Julius
- Phone Number
- (603) 352-7411
- jpeel@swanzeynh.gov
- Best Method of Contact