**Director of Urban Planning and Development**

1 week ago


Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
About the Role

The City of Somerville is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Planning, Preservation, and Zoning Division of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the core long-range planning, ordinance development, and permit administration functions of the Division.
  • Supervise staff and lead Historic Preservation efforts for the City of Somerville.
  • Develop a clear vision and mission for the Division and establish goals, objectives, and annual work plans.
  • Manage the Division's budget, grants, and other financing, and track and assess financial performance.
  • Make strategic decisions about personnel and financial resource allocation, hiring, evaluation, and promotion of staff, and consultant selection.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with elected officials, advocacy organizations, neighborhood organizations, and other metropolitan, state, or federal agencies and institutions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desired.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
  • Thorough knowledge of zoning and land use regulations in Somerville.
  • Extensive knowledge of urban planning and economic development.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and handle problems and emergencies.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and manage records.
  • Ability to deal with external clients, City employees, City officials, and other state and federal agencies.
Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday office conditions with occasional exposure to outside elements.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work.
  • Work effort involves sitting with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing.
  • Occasional lifting of objects such as books, office equipment, and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.).
Benefits
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
  • Dental coverage through Cigna.
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
  • Long-term disability through Sun Life.
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies.
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors.
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health.
  • Annual cancer screening and wellness release.
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • MBTA pass program.
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership.
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).


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