Land Use Boards Assistant

LAND USE BOARDS ASSISTANT

JOB OVERVIEW

·         Serves as an assistant to the Ashland Planning Board and Ashland Zoning Board of Adjustment. Also provides assistance to the Conservation Commission as necessary

·         Hired by both the Town’s Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment (NH RSA 673:16, I) and approved by the Board of Selectmen as a Town employee.

JOB DUTIES

·         Attends Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings as needed

·         Explains land use process and provides assistance to applicants

·         Reviews all applications for completeness

·         Prepares all notices and postings as required (abutters, public, newspaper)

·         Maintains tracking sheet and files for all applications

·         Prepares agendas, as directed by Chairmen or other Board members

·         Prepares packet of information and distributes to Board members in advance of meetings

·         Prepares Notices of Decisions

·         Handles both Boards’ correspondence

·         Provides legislation updates to both Boards

·         Researches zoning and regulation issues

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·         12-hour per month commitment for the Planning Board

·         6-hour per month commitment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

·         Proficient in both Word and Excel or other related computer programs

·         Proficient in written and verbal communication

·         Experience with land use laws, regulations, and processes in a municipal setting

·         Attend NH Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) or NH Municipal Association (NHMA) land use workshops at least annually

TO APPLY:

Pay to commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter, and resume to the Town of Ashland Attn: Marissah Gallien, Finance Director at P.O. Box 517, Ashland, NH 03217, or email to Finance@Ashland.NH.Gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Town of Ashland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.