Westport News

ASSISTANT TOWN PLANNER

WESTPORT, MA

The Planning Board seeks an Assistant Town Planner. This is a professional position. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Town Planner and will provide technical assistance in plan review, decision writing, planning, and zoning. Familiarity with the Subdivision Control Law and Zoning Act, affordable housing policies and programs required. Additional skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a bachelor’s or masters degree from a recognized college or university in urban planning, land use planning or closely related field plus accumulated experience in municipal land use planning. The position involves daily interaction with the public and municipal officials requiring excellent oral and written skills as well as proficiency with standard office software. Other desirable skills include grant writing and familiarity with ArcGIS. Attendance at night meetings required. Complete job description available upon request or at: http://www.westport-ma.gov.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related field and 2 years experience in municipal planning. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license. . Salary $40,000 per year.

Please submit resume, 3 references and a short sample of technical writing to:

Planning Board

856 Main Road

Westport, MA 02790.

The recruitment is open until filled; however, review of resumes will begin November 1, 2008.

AA/EOE