Town Planner/Community Development Director

The Town of South Berwick is accepting applications for a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Town Planner/Community Development Director. This is a professional administrative and technical position in the field of Municipal Planning and Community Development. Work involves land use planning, providing technical and professional assistance to the Planning Board, Town staff liaison for the Comprehensive Plan/Committee, Downtown Revitalization Plan/Committee, the Economic Development Plan/Committee, and the Planning Board.

This position will be responsible for researching, developing, coordinating and administering land use and planning related projects; creating and supervising the implementation of an economic development program to encourage community improvement activities; maintaining accurate records; developing and maintaining a long-term strategic plan, general administration of the department and programs, and serving as lead staff for Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and managing the TIF Development Programs and budgets. The candidate will have practical working experience with fostering community economic development opportunities as identified and prioritized by the Town Council and Town Manager.

This position works closely and collaboratively with other staff including the Code Enforcement Officer and the Assessing Agent. Knowledge of grantsmanship including grant development, writing, and budget development.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, public policy or administration, engineering, or a closely related field, and/or

• Five (5) years of significant experience in the field of public planning and/or economic development of which two (2) must be at the supervisory or office administration level.
• An advanced degree is desired, but not required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience to perform the job.

Salary & Benefits

This is a Full-time (40 hours/week), non-union and exempt position. Starting pay will be between $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience. The Town of South Berwick offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes vacation, sick, holidays, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement benefits, professional development, and more.

Apply Today

Qualified Candidates are invited to submit an application, résumé and cover letter via email to: Assistant Town Manager, Jennifer Janelle by email at jjanelle@sbmaine.us or by mail at 180 Main Street, South Berwick, ME 03908.

To view/download the full job description and Town of South Berwick Employment Application, please visit: www.southberwickmaine.org/employment.

The position will remain open until filled.

The Town of South Berwick is committed to diversity in its workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.