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Senior Planner

Burlington

·

Aug 6, 2025

Location
Burlington, MA
Workplace
Onsite
Seniority
Senior
Source
CATS

Description

A vibrant community has long been the cornerstone of the identity of the Town.  The Town of Burlington seeks qualified candidates interested in the position of Senior Planner and becoming a part of our talented planning department, supporting the Planning Director and Assistant Planning Director in performing a wide variety of tasks, with the opportunity to work on a diverse array of planning initiatives. Specifically, the Senior Planner will:
  • Lead post-approval project management of projects through construction
  • Assist with project permitting and approvals
  • Review site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with municipal regulations
  • Perform site inspections to certify compliance with approved plans
  • Assist in management of GIS data and maps
  • Respond to and investigate resident and abutter complaints
  • Maintain and utilize land use information using the Town’s various computer technologies
  • Assist in grant proposals
  • Provide technical assistance to Town staff, Boards, Committees, and the public
  • Assist in interdepartmental Development Application Review meeting coordination
  • Provide customer service and responds to office inquiries related to planning, zoning and projects under review
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and motivated professional who enjoys working with a team of planners, enjoys public service and who has the capacity to build trust, excellent communications skills, honesty, flexibility, and a proven ability to develop and maintain lasting relationships.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or other planning related field, and a minimum of 2 years municipal planning, permitting and project management
  • Experience with managing permitting workflows and preparing permitting decisions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and experience with public meetings
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and cloud-based permitting software
  • Ability to travel independently to work locations
  • Ability to attend evening Planning Board meetings
Full time, onsite position, 35 hours per week involving
office work, meetings, and onsite inspection of projects.


Compensation & Benefits

Salary is within Grade 4 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system.  Pay starts at $80,157 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $110,492.

Benefits include:
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Position will remain open until filled

  

Skills

ComplianceProject Management

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