The Town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine is looking for a Town Planner/Community Development Director.
GENERAL
This is a responsible administrative and technical position working in the fields of community development and Town planning.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED
Any direct supervision is received from the Town Manager, although considerable independent judgment is exercised in performing the daily functions of the position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised over the following positions:
1. Associate Planner
2. Planning & Code Administrative Assistant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides staff advisement to the Town Planning Board and Design Review Committee with site plan, subdivision, conditional use, certificate of appropriateness, zoning map amendments, and zoning ordinance amendments.
2. Provides staff assistance to the Comprehensive Planning Committee for the purpose of comprehensive plan development and implementation
3. Provides staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town Council in the area of land use, planning, and economic development.
4. Works with staff on various development projects and economic development initiatives.
5. Works to promote the development of commercial businesses in Old Orchard Beach in order to improve employment opportunities and the tax base.
6. Meets with developers and the general public to explain the Town’s land use regulations, development activities, Planning Board applications, and other planning and land use matters.
7. Conducts periodic review of the Town’s land use ordinances and comprehensive plan and makes recommendations to the Planning Board and Town Council for needed revisions.
8. Prepares ordinances and presents to the Planning Board and Town Council.
9. Represents the Town on regional committees and boards when assigned by the Town Manager or appointed by the Town Council.
10. Coordinates the Town’s community development planning activities with State and Federal agencies and other Town departments.
11. Maintains data on the Town’s growth and development, economy and employment, land use and demographics; prepares and disseminates information about the Town of Old Orchard Beach and responds to requests for information.
12. Prepares applications for and administers State and Federal grants and assistance.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.oobmaine.com/department/human-resources/career-opportunities/