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Applications received by May 30, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Assistant Planning Director
Burlington, MAThe Town of Burlington is seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Planning Director. Join our team where you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the future of our town. Reporting to the Planning Director, you’ll lead a talented planning team in crafting and executing innovative land use strategies, development plans, and community policies. From shaping long-range visions to tackling current planning challenges, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on how our community grows and thrives.
Examples of work include:
Examples of work include:
- Participate in the preparation of amendments to the zoning bylaw and Planning Board Rules and Regulations Participates in long range planning efforts addressing transportation, housing, and land use
- Prepare grant applications in pursuit of long range planning efforts; grant administration; consultant management
- Attend Planning Board meetings; review meeting agenda; review Board decisions
- Review applications for compliance with municipal regulations, applicable laws, procedures, and deadlines
- Supervise the Development Coordinator in the management of the interdepartmental review of subdivision development applications, special permits, site plans, site plan waivers and lots not requiring approval
- Provide technical advice to Town Staff, Boards, Committees, and the public
Minimum qualifications include
Full time, non-union position, 35 hours per week
Salary is within Grade 6 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay range starts at $87,000 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $102,000, along with comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography or related (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum 5 years’ professional planning experience; minimum 3 years’ municipal planning experience preferred
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
- Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, ArcGIS and cloud based permitting software skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license required
Full time, non-union position, 35 hours per week
Salary is within Grade 6 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay range starts at $87,000 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $102,000, along with comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Methods to apply for this position:
Click on the Apply Now button (preferred)
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Joanne M. Faust, SPHR
Human Resources Director
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer