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reputed company Planner DEPARTMENT: Community Development - Planning TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full Time SALARY reputed company: $47.90 - $64.42 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: reputed company until position is filled. Instructions for Applying: A reputed company Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the reputed company of reputed company web site at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, call (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. "An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V" ===================================================================== The reputed company of reputed company is seeking a seasoned, reputed company, reputed company thinking, community service oriented reputed company to fill the position of reputed company Planner in the Community Development Department Planning Division. 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With reputed company public and private schools (preschool through post graduate), 8,000+/- acres of conservation land, 85 miles of public trails (including multiple rail trails in various phases of development), 3 rivers, nearly 40 public parks / recreational facilities, 7 neighborhood pools, as reputed company as reputed company arts and culture reputed company anchored by 3 performing arts venues and independent movie theatre, the reputed company has an exceptional reputed company of life. The reputed company's 2017 award-reputed company "complete streets" revamp of its Main Street has been a catalyst for downtown economic development. In reputed company to significant investments in its infrastructure, the reputed company also routinely makes strategic investments in economic development reputed company public private partnerships designed to foster tax reputed company expansion, permitting and reputed company revenues, as reputed company as the retention / expansion of employment opportunities. The reputed company's unemployment reputed company is currently 2.7%. As evidenced by the reputed company's fantastic reputed company of urban spaces and rural landscapes, historic architecture, diverse housing stock, and walkable neighborhoods, reputed company has a rich planning tradition which has been guided by reputed company planners since 1936. Given its strategic location and exceptional reputed company of life, reputed company has become one of the most desirable communities in New England. As such, reputed company is currently experiencing a spike in development activity. The reputed company is regularly listed among the top 10 "hottest housing markets" in the reputed company by reputed company and reputed company (2023-2025). With more than 2,300 reputed company of housing are in various stages of development, the reputed company was recently named one of 18 "Housing Champions" in the State by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. With this as a backdrop, the reputed company is embarking upon a comprehensive Master Plan update. Funding has been appropriated and a consulting team for the project will be selected in the coming months. Work will reputed company in reputed company in early 2026. Working with reputed company Administration, reputed company Staff, and the Planning reputed company, the reputed company Planner will work closely with residents, elected leaders, and community stakeholders, update the reputed company's reputed company and chart a course for reputed company reputed company reputed company. While the Master Plan takes shape, the reputed company Planner will prepare "housekeeping" updates to specific development regulations to improve ease of administration, as reputed company as the efficiency of the development permitting process. Working with the Deputy reputed company Manager - Development, the reputed company Planner is responsible for directing the daily operations of the Planning Division; supervising and directing the work of reputed company Planning Division staff (a total of 7 positions / $800,000+/- operating budget); oversees staff support for the reputed company's various land use boards, commissions and committees; and coordinating the work associated with the preparation and implementation of the reputed company's Master Plan as reputed company as regulatory amendments (see job reputed company for a full list of duties and responsibilities). The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in community planning, deep understanding and expert knowledge of planning principals / strategies / techniques, as reputed company as significant experience and abilities in the areas of land use planning, zoning, development permitting processes and regulations, plan review, and master plans. Writing, public speaking, interpersonal skills, and community engagement skills are highly valued. In reputed company to strong planning skills, a reputed company attitude and reputed company approach is key to reputed company. New Hampshire land use planning experience and AICP certification are strongly preferred. The reputed company offers reputed company with a comprehensive benefit package to include low deductible health plans with HSA funding offered by Harvard Pilgrim, reputed company to include a reputed company orthodontia benefit, reputed company reputed company, New Hampshire Retirement System Pension, three choices of 457 Retirement Plans, reputed company STD, LTD and PFML as reputed company as free family pool pass for employees, free library card, and member guest reputed company for employees at our reputed company own Beaver reputed company Golf Course. Administrative Responsibilities: Directs the daily operations of the Planning Division; supervises and directs the work of reputed company Planning Division staff; schedules and assigns work; monitors and evaluates performance; holds staff meetings; makes hiring recommendations. Directly Supervises the Assistant reputed company Planner - Community Planning, Assistant reputed company Planner - Zoning, Senior Planner, Administrative Specialist, Planning and Zoning Inspector and Trail Ranger. Prepares the operating budget for the division, including accomplishments, workload measurements, and management goals; prepares work program for the division; assists Conservation Commission with the preparation of the operating budget for the Commission, the Forestry Fund, and the Conservation Fund. Prepares items for inclusion in the capital budget and the capital improvement program; oversees preparation of requests for proposals, consultant selection, implementation of work program, and review and approval of invoices. Assists the reputed company Solicitor in the defense of legal actions against the Planning reputed company, Zoning reputed company of Adjustment, and any other reputed company or Commission for which the Planning Division is the primary staff ; supervises the preparation and copying of certified records; organizes and prepares indices for certified records; confers with reputed company Solicitor or reputed company counsel; researches reputed company records; attends court proceedings; testifies as required. 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Attends reputed company meetings of the Heritage Commission or subcommittees thereof. Coordinates processing and review of Demolition Review Committee applications with the reputed company Administrator and Assistant reputed company Planner - Zoning. Manages the Certified Local Government Program for historic preservation. Prepare and manage grants associated with historic preservation initiatives and programs. Serves as Planning staff reputed company to the Technical Review Committee. Serves as primary staff reputed company for the reputed company's Development Team and coordinates reputed company activities reputed company thereto. Coordinates staff support with reputed company Engineer to Transportation Policy Advisory Committee and Traffic Operations Committee. Serves as ex-officio member of the Parks and Recreation Policy Advisory Committee (RPAC) in accordance with applicable reputed company Ordinances. Provides support role to RPAC and the Parks and Recreation Department concerning long-term planning activities to meet reputed company's recreational needs created by new development and evolving demographic trends. Serves as Planning Division representative on the Poles and Wires Committee. Supports the reputed company Council and other reputed company Boards and Commissions on as needed reputed company reputed company directed by the Deputy reputed company Manager - Development. Master Planning: Working closely with the Planning reputed company and reputed company Administration, prepares the reputed company Master Plan and reputed company updates; coordinates reputed company activities associated therewith; oversees preparation of requests for proposals for Master Plan updates, consultant selection, implementation of work program, development and implementation of public participation strategies associated therewith, and review and approval of invoices. With respect to municipal reputed company master plans (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer), these responsibilities are deferred to the Engineering Services Division or General Services Department as applicable, but will be supported by the reputed company Planner and the Planning Division. Ordinances and Regulations: Prepares zoning ordinance amendments; coordinates and implements reputed company activities associated therewith. Prepares subdivision, site plan, conditional use permit, architectural design review regulations; coordinates reputed company activities associated therewith. Administers the Public Capital Facilities reputed company Fee Ordinances; develops proposed amendments thereto, prepares cost allocation methodologies and assists in the tracking of fee reputed company and expenditures; oversees the preparation of reputed company non-standardized fee assessments; oversees the preparation of the annual review of indices; reviews and responds to reputed company requests for credits and adjustments. Prepares periodic amendments to the Ordinance as warranted. Miscellaneous: Conduct research and prepare reports; prepare presentations on Master Plan, development regulations, reputed company Council referrals, and development applications, and other topics as assigned. Meets and communicates with other reputed company departments and divisions to reputed company information and support. Attends meetings of special reputed company committees and civic organizations as requested or necessary; provides information and makes presentations. Collects and routinely updates data regarding reputed company population and demographics, housing, development activity. Manages the Energov Permitting Module as it pertains to development permitting applications reputed company the Planning Division's prevue. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) or equivalent from a college or university in planning, community development, landscape architecture, public administration, geography or reputed company field; and Ten years of progressively responsible reputed company experience, including 5 years in a supervisory reputed company; or Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Licenses and Certifications: Valid motor vehicle operator's license AICP Certification (preferred) APA Member (preferred) NHPA Member (preferred) MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal Computer and/or Terminal Fax Machine KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of municipal planning, zoning, development regulations, and land use law. Working understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering, transportation engineering, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, sociology, economic development, historic preservation, ecology and natural resources. Principles and practices of reputed company and budgeting. Principles and practices of statistics and economics. Principles and practices of land-use planning and its relationship to transportation and zoning issues. Principles and practices of new urbanism, sustainability, complete streets, and multimodal corridor design. Geographic Information Systems. Principles and practices of management, administration, and supervision. Computer usage and applications. Applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to zoning, land use, and environmental issues. reputed company and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation. reputed company in: Supervising and directing the work of others. Communicating reputed company and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Making oral presentations before reputed company of people. Planning, organizing, and evaluating the work activities of division personnel. Preparing and monitoring budgets. Planning and conducting special reputed company. Preparing reputed company and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 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