The Zoning Planner interacts with the Building Division, provides technical review and recommendations of all Zoning Board of Appeal applications that require relief under the zoning bylaws or ordinances.
Prepares schedule of Zoning Board of Appeals meetings and application deadlines. Prepares agendas and legal ads for petitions filed with Zoning Board of Appeals. Attends and presents at all Zoning Board meetings. Drafts all Zoning Board of Appeals decisions. Manages, tracks, and coordinates the intake and review of appeal applications.
Provides technical review of appeals applications. Reviews and interprets building, site, architectural and related plans, drawings and specifications. Advises Zoning Board of Appeals and applicants on the form, content, and accuracy of plans, drawings and related documents submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Research relevant changes in zoning bylaws or ordinances and prior zoning relief sought or granted for a particular parcel which may impact an application; identifies provisions under General Laws Chapter 40A, or the town’s zoning bylaws or ordinances for which relief is sought.
Assists in drafting amendments to zoning bylaws/ordinances. Monitors state zoning legislation and court cases to determine their impact on the town.
Reviews and processes all types of applications pursuant to General Laws Chapter 41 – the Subdivision Control Law, General Laws Chapter 40A – the Zoning Act, Chapter 40B – the Comprehensive Permit Act, and the town’s zoning bylaws/ordinances, including coordination of every phase of the permitting process and monitoring the project from construction through as-built approval.
Provides direction and oversight of any outside consultant retained by the town for peer review of Zoning Board of Appeals applications. Performs special projects and other related duties, as required by the Director.
Master’s degree in community planning, urban planning or urban studies, land use, public administration, engineering, or a related field with three years of experience in zoning administration or planning within a municipality, a comparable state or federal agency or similar. Bachelor’s degree in community planning, urban planning or urban studies, land use, public administration, engineering, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience in zoning administration or planning within a municipality, a comparable state or federal agency, or experience in the private sector in which the position was directly related to and required a similar skill set.
Working knowledge of municipal government. Working knowledge of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Chapter 40B, and Chapter 41.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to use email, internet, Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft Office products, webpage software and other software applications required to perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
Position requires attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours; must be available to attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings on a monthly basis and Planning Board meetings as needed.
Send resume and cover letter to cdepina@braintreema.gov.
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