Planner - Regulatory

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with technical staff in the review, hearing and permitting process for proposed development projects of regional significance. The candidate will also participate in public hearings, preparing staff reports and drafting decisions.

Duties

• Coordinates the regulatory review, hearing and permitting process for proposed development projects of regional significance, as assigned, which process involves communication and outreach with town officials, applicants, Commission members and staff, the public and other interested parties.
• Prepares staff reports and draft decisions in the review of these projects.
• Participates in the negotiations of conditions during the review process.
• May act as a regulatory hearing officer in procedural hearings.
• Maintains project documents/ record.
• Attends, manages and/or participates in public meetings and hearings on projects, including making public presentations of staff comments and recommendations during project review.
• After the Commission issues a project decision, works with applicants, town officials including building inspectors, town planners, boards of health, zoning boards and others, as appropriate, to ensure an understanding of the decision, its requirements and conditions, and how these decisions relate to municipal decision-making.
• Monitors approved development projects, certifying compliance with conditions and requirements detailed in the Commission’s written decisions.
• Works on requested modifications to approved projects/ decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, law or related field; Master’s degree or Juris Doctor preferred;
• Minimum of one year of experience in regional planning, land use or environmental planning and or regulatory work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of regional planning principles and state, regional and local land use regulations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, public presentation, organization and project management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,533.99 - $86,909.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Barnstable, MA 02630 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barnstable, MA 02630

Salary : $79,534 - $86,909