Location: Somerville, MA
Senior Planner
Salary: $92,006.73 annualized
Description
The City of Somerville is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ) within the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD). PPZ is the division responsible for the physical growth and development of the city and leads long-range planning efforts, preservation planning, and coordinated development proposal review in support of Mayor Ballantyne’s “Progress for All” vision.
The PPZ team is looking for someone to:
- Integrate as part of a cross-functional team of Senior Planners working closely with other Division Staff.
- Assemble inter-departmental team members to participate on Division-led short- and long-range planning initiatives.
- Advance best practices to maximize division efficiency.
- Engage with a community committed to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Collaborate with other divisions and departments to develop and implement plans and policies.
- Advance planned urban development through a form-based code to achieve the city’s master plan.
- Market new planning efforts & documents to gain buy-in from constituents.
- Build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, elected officials, and the public.
The ideal candidate for the PPZ Senior Planner position will have the following traits and experience:
- Strong urban planning background, specializing in long-range planning and community engagement.
- Passion about direct and equitable citizen engagement.
- Project management expertise.
- A team player who thrives on team projects and collaboration.
How to Apply
More information about applying can be found on the City’s website. The job description can be found at https://cityofsomerville.