JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews development proposals for compliance with municipal land use codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission and to other Commissions and Committees as assigned.
• Occasionally fills in for the City Planner at municipal meetings when the Planner is unable to attend.
• Assists with updates and the maintenance of Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
• Conducts reviews of various development applications and proposals as assigned by the City Planner, including subdivision, site plan review, conditional use and contract zones.
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
• Researches, prepares, and presents reports and recommendations for a variety of commissions, committees, and staff.
• Assists in the research, verification, update, and drafting of ordinances for review. Collects, records, and summarizes statistical and demographic information.
• Prepares agendas and notices, writes review memos and findings of fact, and related functions to support the work of the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Drafts grant applications and supports the programming goals of the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Attends a substantial number of evening and occasional weekend meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and one to three (1-3) years of experience in a professional planning or economic development position OR a master's degree in Public Policy, Planning, Business, Economics, or a related field. The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and work independently on daily functions is a must, as is honesty and integrity.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of historic preservation planning and practices.
• Knowledge of planning principles, methodology, practices of research, and data collection.
• Experience writing and serving as the primary contact for grant applications.
• Written and oral communication; and interpersonal skills to present research findings to various boards and committees.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Ability to perform professional planning work with minimal supervision.
• Possess facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Organizational skills to manage a demanding workload and the ability to complete work products on schedule and accurately.
• Ability to use existing and emerging technologies in planning, such as GIS, web-based communications, digital graphic applications, file management, spreadsheet, word processing, and project management software; proficiency with MS Office Suite software is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, community groups, and the public, to promote a cooperative team approach to the development review process.

Why Join Us? At the City of Saco, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where employees thrive professionally and personally. Our team works together to serve our vibrant community, making Saco a great place to live, work, and grow.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references on our website at www.sacomaine.org/apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't delay in submitting your application!

The City of Saco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.

Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on our community — apply today!