Job Opening: Assistant Town Planner, Windsor, CT

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The Town of Windsor introduces an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, energetic, planning professional to join our leadership team. Connecticut’s first town is strategically located on the beautiful Farmington and Connecticut Rivers between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to over 29,000 residents and a wide array of local and corporate businesses.

The Town of Windsor is an organization made up of diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion, and partnership. The Windsor Planning Department has a staff of four that works within a larger comprehensive Development Services Team, which is dedicated to the safe, balanced conservation and development of the town. The Planning Department works to support the Town’s appointed Planning and Zoning Commission, Inlands Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Historic District Commission and Conservation Commission.

The hiring range for this position is $76,000 to $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to, health, dental and life insurance, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan.

The Position

The successful candidate will assist in the development and implementation of regulations, plans, the capital improvement program, and other studies; provide public information on applications, ordinances, and related planning programs; monitor and project socio-economic and other trends; maintain GIS and other databases; help administer the historic district, subdivision and zoning regulations; provide staff support to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic District Commission; administer the town GIS system and provide mapping services to internal and external users; prepare or assist in grant applications; and a variety of other miscellaneous duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in planning, or a closely related field

  • At least two years of related work experience

  • Working knowledge of ESRI GIS software

  • Ability to work safely and independently

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Successful completion of the Town’s background and drug screening (includes testing for marijuana)

To apply: Complete an on-line application at https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/vacancies/ and attach a cover letter and a resume. The deadline for submission of application materials is by July 14th , 2024. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.