Town Planner

The town of Saugus is seeking a full-time Town Planner. Zoning experience is a plus! This position serves as the town’s point of contact and manager for all: shorter term, intermediate and longer-range master planning. Responsibilities include: land use planning; energy, housing and open space projects and initiatives; infrastructure needs assessments; and coordination of efforts to attract desired economic development. Duties also include developing sound approaches to development; assessing proposals for growth; making recommendations for land-use development zoning bylaw changes. The position will be required to oversee, supervise and direct the staff planner. This highly visible position assists and advises various elected and appointed groups, boards and commissions.

This position reports directly to the Town Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of planning and community development or related economic experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, in planning, community development or related field.

Hours: (M) 8:30-7, (T,W,TH) 8:15-5 (F) 8:15-12:30.

Plus, attendance at various night meetings.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please email applications/resumes to: gchristina@saugus-ma.gov.