City Planner
DEPARTMENT: Community Development – Planning
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full Time
SALARY RANGE: $47.90 – $64.42
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Instructions for Applying: A city Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the city of Concord web site at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, call 603-225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V
The city of Concord is seeking a seasoned, collaborative, forward thinking, community service oriented professional to fill the position of City Planner in the Community Development Department Planning Division. As the state capital County seat, and host to the Federal Government, our engaged community of 45,000 people operates under a City Manager form of government. Conveniently located at the intersection of Interstates 93, 89, and 393, Concord is an hour’s drive from beaches at the Seacoast, skiing and hiking in the White Mountains, and boating in the Lakes Region (Lake Winnipesaukee). Additionally, the city is 75 minutes from Boston (daily bus service is available).
The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in community planning, deep understanding and expert knowledge of planning principals/strategies/techniques, as well as significant experience and abilities in the areas of land use planning, zoning, development permitting processes and regulations, plan review, and master plans. Writing, public speaking, interpersonal skills, and community engagement skills are highly valued. In addition to strong planning skills, a positive attitude and collaborative approach is key to success. New Hampshire land use planning experience and AICP certification are strongly preferred.
For more information on this position, please visit www.concordnh.org