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Town Planner

United States, Holbrook Employment contract 75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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The town of Holbrook is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to serve as its next Town Planner. This newly established position will provide professional planning, zoning, community development, and project coordination services while supporting the Town Administrator, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and other municipal boards and committees. The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding responsible growth and development, supporting affordable housing initiatives, managing development review processes, pursuing grant opportunities, and assisting with long-range planning and capital projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide professional planning, zoning, community development, and project coordination services
  • Support the Town Administrator, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and other municipal boards and committees
  • Guide responsible growth and development
  • Support affordable housing initiatives
  • Manage development review processes
  • Pursue grant opportunities
  • Assist with long-range planning and capital projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, public policy, community development, or related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Three to five years of municipal planning, zoning, or related experience
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts planning and zoning laws
  • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
  • AICP certification preferred

Nice to have

  • Master's degree
  • AICP certification

What we offer

Comprehensive municipal benefits package

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