Category: Full Time Position
Status: Open
Salary: (M-6) $52,364

Basic Purpose:
The Associate/Program Planner is responsible for the provision of technical planning, administrative and related services to the Planning Board Director and Planning Board. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing administrative and drafting support for amendments related to the general by-laws, zoning by-law and subdivision regulations, which includes the compiling of legal notices and presentation materials for public meetings and hearings, maintaining accurate records and making formal filings to municipal and state offices.

Acts as an assistant/special project manager for planning projects and studies assigned by the Planning Board Director and acts as a liaison between the public, applicants, Town departments, boards and committees to the extent necessary.

Conducts independent statistical and research pertaining to economic, social, and land use trends that impact the Town to the extent necessary.

Provides information and guidance to members of the public and owners pertaining to land use and zoning matters.

Attends evening meetings periodically, including but not limited to the Planning Board and Standing Committee on Planning and Zoning meetings.

Interacts with other Town departments on a regular basis.

Job Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Planning or a related field; 1 to 2 years municipal planning experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements:
Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Understanding of government functions and municipal planning and land use desirable. Working knowledge of personal computer systems including office software. Working knowledge of town and state land use regulations and permit procedures preferred. Knowledge of basic webpage practices in support of department operations. Knowledge of the Town preferred.

Abilities & Skill: Ability to work effectively with the public, Town officials and other governmental agencies; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to think critically; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; and the ability to deal with sensitive inquiries and to maintain confidential information. 
  
A full job description is available at http://www.framinghamma.gov/jobs.aspx?jobID=71