Director of Planning and Community Development

Town of Plainville, CT

Director of Planning and Community Development

Shape the Future of Our Vibrant Community!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about sustainable growth and community impact? Our Town is seeking a Director of Planning & Community Development to guide our physical, economic, and long-range structural future. We pride ourselves on being an incredible place to live, work, and thrive. When you join our team, you join a supportive, forward-thinking municipal family dedicated to exceptional public service.

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits & Perks)

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community:

• Modern Work Schedule: Enjoy maximum flexibility and an extended weekend with our Four-Day Work Week.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Maintain an excellent work-life balance with robust allotments for Vacation, Sick, and Personal time, plus a full schedule of Paid Holidays.
• Unbeatable Retirement Security: Secure your future with our 401a Pension Plan. While you invest 6.5%, the Town supercharges your savings with an outstanding 9% contribution. You also have the opportunity to receive dollars into a 457 plan based on performance.
  
  

Position Overview

The Director is a high-profile leader who manages the Planning Department, provides principal staff leadership to local land-use commissions, and collaborates cross-departmentally to align land-use policies with municipal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & Housing: Drive the implementation of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and design comprehensive strategies to meet statutory affordable housing goals.
• Land Use & Infrastructure: Oversee complex applications for zoning amendments, subdivisions, and site plans, while managing long-range land-use planning for the Town-owned airport.
• Administration & Enforcement: Manage department budgets, seek out federal/state grants, analyze municipal data, and oversee zoning and wetlands code enforcement.
• Supervision: Provide direct guidance to the Office Assistant and technical/code enforcement personnel.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (AICP membership is highly desirable).
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional municipal or regional land-use planning experience, including at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.
• Skills: Thorough knowledge of state and local land-use regulations; proficiency in GIS and planning software; and exceptional diplomatic skills to effectively collaborate with developers, attorneys, elected officials, and the general public.
  
  

This is a full-time, non-union position with a competitive salary ranging from $114,483.57 -$143,104.46.

How To Apply

Applications will be accepted through 4:00PM, Thursday, July 30, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. Click HERE to apply now. To read full job description click HERE.

The Town of Plainville is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.