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Planning Director

Maine Association of Planners
Lisbon, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

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 and 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 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

    Experience Level

    Mid I (1-4 years)

    AICP Level

    Specialty

    Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning

    Salary Range

    78,249 to $86,070

    Contact Information

    Resource URL : https : / / www.lisbonme.org / human-resources / pages / jobs-town-lisbon

    Email : HR@lisbonme.org

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    Salary : $78,249 - $86,070

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