Urban Planning Director

1 week ago


Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Title: Director of Planning and Zoning

Join the City of Somerville as a key member of our team, responsible for overseeing the planning, preservation, and zoning functions of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development.

Job Summary:

The Director of Planning and Zoning will lead and direct staff in the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division, establishing a clear vision and mission for the Division. This role will develop goals, objectives, and annual work plans for each of the Division's primary functions, monitor progress, and make strategic decisions about personnel and financial resources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and direct staff in the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division
  • Establish a clear vision and mission for the Division
  • Develop goals, objectives, and annual work plans for each of the Division's primary functions
  • Supervise one or more of the core long-range planning, ordinance development, and permit administration functions of the Division
  • Create and implement communication strategies for each of the Division's primary functions
  • Prepare and manage the Division's annual budget, grants, & other financing
  • Make strategic decisions about the allocation of personnel and financial resources
  • Manage the workload assignments of staff through the delegation and rebalancing of Division capacity
  • Conduct regular Division staff meetings and meets regularly with Division staff, OSPCD Directors, and other City Departments
  • Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the Somerville community
  • Attend events and serve in appointed positions to represent PPZ, OSPCD, or the City
  • 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
  • Thorough knowledge of the legal underpinnings and procedural aspects of zoning and other land use regulations in Somerville
  • Extensive knowledge of all facets of urban planning and economic development
  • Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and appropriately
  • Ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to operate a computer
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to maintain, manage, and organize records
  • Ability to deal appropriately with external clients of the department, City employees, City officials, and other state and federal governmental agencies
Benefits:
  • 4 weeks annual vacation
  • 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 & 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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