The town of Saugus is seeking a full-time Senior Town Planner.
The Senior Town Planner provides professional management, oversight, and administration of town planning and community development functions, including supervision of infrastructure, capital, and transportation projects, grant writing and implementation, and professional advice and administration to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and related boards/commissions.
Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field required, along with five years relevant municipal experience or a master’s degree in planning, public administration, natural resource management, or related field and a minimum of two years of relevant municipal experience. AICP certification preferred.
Candidate must be familiar with and have knowledge of local zoning bylaws, regulations, and be able to read plans (plot plans, subdivision plans, site plans, etc.). Position requires strong written and verbal skills, including superior customer service with residents, applicants, attorneys, engineers, surveyors, co-workers, etc., on complex issues. Must have outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills, experience in project management, and experience with MS Office (GIS experience a plus) is required.
$90,000-$110,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.
Link to posting: www.saugus-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/town-employment
Submit your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at smalik@saugus-ma.gov