Town of Hooksett, NH
TOWN PLANNER
Hooksett offers location, location, location—all within 37.1 square miles!
Home to more than 15,000 residents, Hooksett is a vibrant community situated along the scenic Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire. Our prime location provides direct access to Interstate 93, placing us within an hour of New Hampshire's beautiful Seacoast, Lakes Region, White Mountains, and Boston, Massachusetts. Hooksett is ideally positioned between New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester, to the south, and the State Capital, Concord, to the north. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is just a 15-minute drive away, making travel convenient for both business and recreation.
Now is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join our team and help shape the future of Hooksett by optimizing our community's land use, infrastructure, and sustainable growth.
We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Planner. This full-time position provides professional, technical, and administrative support to the Planning Board in all matters brought before the Board and plays a key role in the development and implementation of the Town's Master Plan to promote the orderly growth and development of Hooksett.
The Town Planner serves as the Town's primary professional responsible for land use planning and development review. This position provides knowledgeable leadership and guidance to the Planning Board by administering land use regulations, coordinating development reviews, and implementing efficient, thorough, and transparent review processes that strengthen the Board's deliberations and decision-making.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Code Enforcement Officer, Assessor, Fire inspector, Town Engineer, Wastewater Department, Water Precincts and State Departments (NHDOT, NHDES, etc.) in carrying out these duties.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Municipal Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Certification as a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or the ability to obtain certification within five (5) years of employment.
- A valid driver's license.
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible municipal planning experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS); proficiency with GIS applications is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of economic development principles and practices is preferred.
Full-time salary exempt position. Salary range up to $105,000 based on qualifications. Teamsters Local 633 Mid-Management position. IMPRESSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to include but no limited to:
- Flextime
- NHRS pension
- Town 100% premium paid:
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance (short-term & long-term)
- Medical Insurance (2 of 3 options)
- Dental Insurance (1 of 3 options)
Medical Opt Out Stipend up to $10,000
Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Additional evening hours are required to attend Planning Board meetings and other meetings or complete assignments as needed.
Work Location: Town Hall, 35 Main Street, Hooksett, NH 03106.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed Town employment application, resume, and cover letter to:
Town of Hooksett
Attn: Town Administrator André L. Garron
35 Main Street
Hooksett, NH 03106
Applications may be submitted by U.S. Mail, hand delivery, or by email to townadministrator@hooksett.gov
A detailed job description and employment application are available on the Town's website at www.hooksett.gov or may be obtained from the Administration Department at Hooksett Town Hall.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Posting Date: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled.
The Town of Hooksett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.