CITY PLANNER
City of Claremont, New Hampshire
Full Salary Range: $55,805 – $91,038 | Grade 10
Come help shape the future of Claremont.
The City of Claremont is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to serve as our City Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys meaningful municipal work, community engagement, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on a New Hampshire community.
The City Planner serves as the City's principal Planner and Zoning Administrator and works closely with the Director of Planning & Development, City leadership, elected officials, residents, developers, businesses, and community partners.
What You'll Do
As City Planner, you will:
- Serve as the City's principal Planner and Zoning Administrator.
- Provide professional land-use, planning, and zoning services.
- Support the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, including application review, meeting attendance, and preparation of final decisions.
- Coordinate City planning activities with local, state, regional, and federal requirements.
- Help lead the City's Master Plan and other long-range planning initiatives.
- Review projects and provide professional planning recommendations.
- Assist with updates to zoning ordinances, site plan regulations, and subdivision regulations.
- Chair the Technical Review Committee.
- Research grant opportunities and assist with grant preparation.
- Work collaboratively with City departments, residents, businesses, developers, boards, commissions, and elected officials.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a knowledgeable planning professional who can balance technical expertise with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in planning, Planning & Development, public administration, geography, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Strong knowledge of municipal planning and zoning principles and practices.
- Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations relating to zoning, land use, and environmental issues.
- Experience with GIS systems and map reading/interpretation.
- Strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, department heads, elected officials, applicants, and the public.
- AICP certification, APA membership, and/or NHPA membership preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
Compensation & Benefits
The City Planner is a Grade 10, exempt, merit position with a salary range of $55,805 – $91,038 annually.
The anticipated starting salary is approximately $73,421, with final placement within the range dependent upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
The City of Claremont offers a comprehensive municipal benefits package, including:
- Health and dental insurance
- New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) participation
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- City-paid life and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefit options
Why Claremont?
Claremont offers the opportunity to do planning work where you can actually see the results of your work in the community. With a historic downtown, redevelopment opportunities, natural resources, recreation, and continued investment, this position provides an opportunity to play a meaningful role in Claremont's future.
If you're a planning professional looking for a position where your expertise, ideas, and relationships can make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.
Ready to Apply?
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
City of Claremont – Human Resources
hr@claremontnh.com
Please include "City Planner" in the subject line.
Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
