The Town of Eliot is seeking a full-time Town Planner to lead the Town’s development review and long-range planning efforts. The successful candidate will manage development review, land use ordinance updates, and special planning studies.

Basic Requirements:

• Works effectively with boards, committees, other Town staff, applicants, consultants and members of the public on development review and community projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely progress.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and during public meetings.
• Demonstrates an understanding of public-sector work, including the importance of balancing competing priorities and listening to different perspectives.
• Contributes to both daily planning activities and longer-term policy ordinance updates.

WHY JOIN US

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful role in a community where your work will have a visible impact. You will be trusted to manage projects and work directly with boards, applicants, and the public.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a staff advisor to the seven-member Planning Board. 
• Review development applications/site plans and make recommendations to the Planning Board.
• Lead land use ordinance updates and initiatives to implement the Comprehensive Plan. 
• Work on a mix of current development projects and longer-term planning initiatives. 
• Advance sustainability priorities such as climate change resilience and bicycle-pedestrian projects.
• Be part of a small team where your input is valued and your work is visible. 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, public policy, geography, or other related fields.
• Experience related to planning, including but not limited to internships, taking part in producing published reports/studies; examples of grant writing or oversight or other associated experiences would be considered desirable by the Town of Eliot.  

The Town offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off, holidays, medical, dental insurance, life, short-term disability, flexible schedule, professional development, career growth opportunities, performance-based evaluations with retro-active compensation, and more. 

Town of Eliot staff work in a fast-paced, friendly, team-focused environment.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Melissa Albert, HR Manager, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903, or malbert@eliotme.gov. 

For a complete job description, visit the Town of Eliot’s website at www.eliotmaine.gov

The Town of Eliot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.