What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST Planner Performs a variety of routine and complex technical and
administrative work for land use development activities including
development review, permit processing and coordination, land use
development analyses, report writing, zoning and regulation review and
development, grant-writing and administration, and use of the GIS
system. Work schedule is expected to include regular attendance at
evening meetings and may also require the delivery of public
presentations. MAJOR DUTIES: Reviews and administers land use
development requests, including subdivisions, site plans, ANRs, Site
Plan Review approvals, Special Permits, design review, demolition delay,
and similar requests. Provides information to the public and assists
citizens with processes for permits, planning, zoning and land use.
Conducts outreach with appropriate groups and individuals in the Amherst
community. Provides primary staff support to the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the CDBG Advisory Committee, the Disability Access Advisory
Committee and the Design Review Board, and other boards/committees as
directed, particularly with regard to the master plan. Acts as liaison
to other boards and committees regarding land use, growth management,
and historic preservation issues. Works to ensure compliance with local,
state and federal regulations. Keeps abreast of revisions to laws,
regulations, and court decisions. Conducts research and has
responsibility for working with the Planning Board and others to review
and develop amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, Official Zoning Map,
subdivision regulations, and other rules and regulations. Develops maps,
Charts, And Other Graphic Aids Associated With Responsibilities. Applies
for and administers a range of grants in support of land use, community
development, conservation, and historic preservation activities.
Facilitates coordination of the permit system. May make recommendations
as to streamlining and improving processes, including by updating forms
and guides for development. Working with other staff, analyzes and
develops recommended improvements to overall development review process.
Assists with other departmental work projects as required or requested.
Performs Other Job-related Duties As Assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master?s Degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture,
or closely related academic field PLUS three (3) years of professional
planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and
professional experience demonstrating the ability to successfully
perform the responsibilities of the position. Experience in land use and
zoning, grant-writing and administration, utilization of GIS, map making
and data extraction Familiarity with the principles and practices of
local government land use, planning, and zoning; Knowledgeable about
federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and zoning
Ability to review and analyze plans and permits for compliance with
regulations and policies Ability to create, write, and deliver reports
and public presentations Ability to establish and sustain positive
working relationships with a diverse population including Town boards
and staff, supervisors, developers, citizens, applicants, and the
general public Ability to regularly attend evening meetings For more
administrative work for land use development activities including
development review, permit processing and coordination, land use
development analyses, report writing, zoning and regulation review and
development, grant-writing and administration, and use of the GIS
system. Work schedule is expected to include regular attendance at
evening meetings and may also require the delivery of public
presentations. MAJOR DUTIES: Reviews and administers land use
development requests, including subdivisions, site plans, ANRs, Site
Plan Review approvals, Special Permits, design review, demolition delay,
and similar requests. Provides information to the public and assists
citizens with processes for permits, planning, zoning and land use.
Conducts outreach with appropriate groups and individuals in the Amherst
community. Provides primary staff support to the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the CDBG Advisory Committee, the Disability Access Advisory
Committee and the Design Review Board, and other boards/committees as
directed, particularly with regard to the master plan. Acts as liaison
to other boards and committees regarding land use, growth management,
and historic preservation issues. Works to ensure compliance with local,
state and federal regulations. Keeps abreast of revisions to laws,
regulations, and court decisions. Conducts research and has
responsibility for working with the Planning Board and others to review
and develop amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, Official Zoning Map,
subdivision regulations, and other rules and regulations. Develops maps,
Charts, And Other Graphic Aids Associated With Responsibilities. Applies
for and administers a range of grants in support of land use, community
development, conservation, and historic preservation activities.
Facilitates coordination of the permit system. May make recommendations
as to streamlining and improving processes, including by updating forms
and guides for development. Working with other staff, analyzes and
develops recommended improvements to overall development review process.
Assists with other departmental work projects as required or requested.
Performs Other Job-related Duties As Assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master?s Degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture,
or closely related academic field PLUS three (3) years of professional
planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and
professional experience demonstrating the ability to successfully
perform the responsibilities of the position. Experience in land use and
zoning, grant-writing and administration, utilization of GIS, map making
and data extraction Familiarity with the principles and practices of
local government land use, planning, and zoning; Knowledgeable about
federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and zoning
Ability to review and analyze plans and permits for compliance with
regulations and policies Ability to create, write, and deliver reports
and public presentations Ability to establish and sustain positive
working relationships with a diverse population including Town boards
and staff, supervisors, developers, citizens, applicants, and the
general public Ability to regularly attend evening meetings For more