Senior Planner - City of Somerville - Military veterans preferred

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.

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