What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Director position at Maine Association of Planners?
Town of Lisbon
Lisbon, ME United States
The Town of Lisbon is seeking a skilled Planning Director to oversee and manage our planning, land use, and code enforcement functions. As the Planning Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise to municipal officials, collaborating with various boards and committees, and implementing essential planning and code regulations. If you're ready to make a difference and contribute to the growth and development of our town, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or higher degree in land-use or urban planning, public administration, civil engineering,
- economic development, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of related municipal experience preferred; and Experience in planning, project management, economic and community development, grant writing, or related field; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners is desired.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of and experience in community development and economic development, including business and real estate.
- Working knowledge of grant sources, writing, and management.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal government. Working knowledge of State/Federal agencies and laws.
- Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes; thorough knowledge of impact analysis, environmental regulations, land use planning, zoning laws, comprehensive plans, site plan review.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing; and to moderate and facilitate
- meetings.
- Ability to work independently, carry out assignments from general instructions, and to follow precise rules and guidelines when necessary.
- Ability to interpret complex information.
- Ability and initiative to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Town Management, Town Council, technical professionals, applicants and the public.
Benefits:
Lisbon has a 4-day workweek and offers offers an excellent benefits package, including options for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Retirement plans, paid vacation, sick time, and 13 Holidays.
Full job descriptions and applications can be found at Jobs with the Town of Lisbon | Lisbon ME
To Apply: Please submit your resume and application to HR@lisbonme.org
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Salary : $78,249 - $86,070
