Town of Westerly

Principal Planner: Environmental Coordinator

The Town of Westerly is looking to fill the position of Principal Planner: Environmental Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Town Planner, the Principal Planner: Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning is responsible for the needs of the Town with respect to its physical, economic and social development as affecting the health, safety, morale and general welfare of the people and the economy and efficiency of community life and shall assist with developing, implementing and updating the Comprehensive Plan.

Position Overview:

· Provide staff assistance and technical support to the Planning Board, the Economic Development Commission and Town Planner by reviewing development plan and subdivision applications, processing applications, coordinating reviews with other departments, and conducting periodic site inspections to ensure compliance with approved subdivision and development plans.

· Attend Planning Board public meetings and Economic Development Commission public meetings as assigned.

· Assist in preparing meeting agendas, mailings, administrative, analytical, and written reports.

· Meet with and responds to the inquiries of the general public on planning, zoning, and related matters.

· Work on routine planning and zoning issues and will collaborate on planning policy amendments to the zoning ordinance, development regulations or comprehensive plan in response to a variety of complex planning and land-use issues.

· Responsible for necessary reviews and revisions of the Hazard Mitigations and Flood Management Plan, including organization and facilitation of annual stakeholder meetings.

· Participate in communications with environmental organizations such as CRMC, RIDEM and the ACE as approved by the Town Planner.

· Technical support includes updating the Planning Office website, GIS mapping, preparing public presentations, scheduling/coordinating meetings.

· Performs other duties as assigned generally in support of land use and development, resiliency, conservation, environmental protection, and economic development activities.

· May be assigned special projects or research in advancement of long-range planning and policy development.

· Other duties and projects as assigned.

· Please see full job description for all essential job functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Community Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Environmental Science or related field preferred.

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in planning and zoning, community or land use development.

· Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position.

Licenses and Certifications:

· A valid driver’s license.

· Professional certifications such as Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P), and/or Certified Flood Management Coordinator (CFM) highly preferred.

Salary ranges from $65,000 - $75,000 a year

Selection Process: Interested applicants must submit their resume and application to HR@westerlyri. gov

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person