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The town of Boxford is seeking a talented and motivated professional to serve as its Planning Agent, a newly structured full-time position created as part of a strategic land use succession plan. The Planning Agent serves as the town’s professional planning staff member, supporting the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Community Preservation Committee. This full-time position consolidates land use board support while expanding the Town’s capacity for long-range planning, project coordination, and implementation of key initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Planning Board, ZBA, and CPC
Review development applications and prepare recommendations and draft decisions
Lead planning studies, zoning updates, and long-range initiatives
Identify and manage grant opportunities
Coordinate development review across departments and regional partners
Evaluate and improve permitting processes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field
Two to five years of planning experience (municipal preferred)
Knowledge of Massachusetts land use and permitting
Strong communication and project management skills