Shape the Future of Our Vibrant Community!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about sustainable growth and community impact? Our Town is seeking a Director of Planning & Community Development to guide our physical, economic, and long-range structural future. We pride ourselves on being an incredible place to live, work, and thrive. When you join our team, you join a supportive, forward-thinking municipal family dedicated to exceptional public service.

Why You'll Love Working Here (Benefits & Perks)

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community:

· Modern Work Schedule: Enjoy maximum flexibility and an extended weekend with our Four-Day Work Week.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Maintain an excellent work-life balance with robust allotments for Vacation, Sick, and Personal time, plus a full schedule of Paid Holidays.

· Unbeatable Retirement Security: Secure your future with our 401a Pension Plan. While you invest 6.5%, the Town supercharges your savings with an outstanding 9% contribution. You also have the opportunity to receive dollars into a 457 plan based on performance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director is a high-profile leader who manages the Planning Department, provides principal staff leadership to local land-use commissions, and collaborates cross-departmentally to align land-use policies with municipal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Growth & Housing: Drive the implementation of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and design comprehensive strategies to meet statutory affordable housing goals.

· Land Use & Infrastructure: Oversee complex applications for zoning amendments, subdivisions, and site plans, while managing long-range land-use planning for the Town-owned airport.

· Administration & Enforcement: Manage department budgets, seek out federal/state grants, analyze municipal data, and oversee zoning and wetlands code enforcement.

· Supervision: Provide direct guidance to the Office Assistant and technical/code enforcement personnel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Education: Master's Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (AICP membership is highly desirable).

· Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional municipal or regional land-use planning experience, including at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.

· Skills: Thorough knowledge of state and local land-use regulations; proficiency in GIS and planning software; and exceptional diplomatic skills to effectively collaborate with developers, attorneys, elected officials, and the general public.

This is a full-time, non-union position with a competitive salary ranging from $114,483.57 -$143,104.46.

How to Apply

Visit: www.plainvillect.com

Applications will be accepted on-line through 4:00PM, Thursday, July 30, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Plainville is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Town of Plainville

Latest Jobs

Director of Planning & Community Development