The State of New Hampshire, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Planning and Development has a full-time vacancy for Principal Planner.

Summary:
Provides technical assistance, training, and guidance information to municipalities, regional planning staff, and other stakeholders on the land use and planning laws and regulations, planning and land use issues, and planning-related data.

Responsibilities:
Provides technical assistance to municipalities, regional planning staff, and other inquirers on the land use and planning laws and regulations and on planning and land use issues.

Provides guidance and information to municipalities, regional planning staff, and other stakeholders on municipal planning and land use issues by developing and/or updating the planning and zoning handbooks, technical bulletins, web site information, newsletter articles and other informational materials.

Assists in developing and providing training for municipalities, regional planning staff, and other stakeholders through planning conferences, workshops, and other activities.

Assists the State Data Center staff with developing and conducting outreach, training sessions and workshops on how to acquire, use and interpret Census Bureau data and with outreach efforts of the Census Bureau's decennial census operations.

Works with the Senior Planner to prepare the State Development Plan and other reports.

Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding planning laws and regulations and the current statewide planning issues through participation in training, conferences, and other activities.

Provides staff support to other planning programs such as the Floodplain Management Program, which includes providing technical assistance and outreach to municipalities, the public, and other stakeholders on floodplain management topics.

Represents the Division of Planning and Community Development Director as a designee to, or member of, state and interstate boards and commissions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in planning, economics, geography, government, law, business/public administration, resources management, natural resources planning, environmental science, environmental law, community development, architecture or a related field.

Experience: Four years' experience in professional planning or experience in a related field.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in planning, economics, geography, government, law, business/public administration, resources management, natural resources planning, environmental science, environmental law, community development, architecture or a related field.

Experience: Five years' experience in professional planning or experience in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Municipal or regional planning experience desirable.