Associate Town Planner

Position Overview

The Town of Hudson, New Hampshire is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to serve as Associate Planner. Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Associate Planner reviews development applications; interprets and applies applicable land use regulations; conducts planning-related research; prepares reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation; responds to inquiries from applicants, property owners, municipal staff, and the public; and provides professional staff support to municipal land use boards. Exercises independent judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities and consults with the Town Planner on complex, sensitive, regulatory, or policy-related matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides information and assistance to the public, applicants, and property owners regarding land use regulations, development procedures, and zoning requirements.

• Reviews development applications for completeness and compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations, and conditions of approval.
• Coordinates the intake and processing of applications for Planning Board and other land use board review.
• Prepares and coordinates abutter notifications and other required public notices for Planning Board applications, including verification of abutter lists, mailing information, and notification deadlines.
• Organizes and assembles Planning Board meeting packets, including applications, plans, staff comments, correspondence, and supporting materials, and coordinates packet distribution in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintains organized Planning Department application files and tracks submissions, resubmissions, review comments, notice requirements, meeting dates, and board actions.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, recommendations, correspondence, and related materials for the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and other assigned boards and committees.
• Assists in the enforcement of zoning and land use regulations, including review of ongoing development activity for compliance with approvals.
• Assists with the preparation of zoning determinations, staff memoranda, and technical correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation, update, and implementation of the Master Plan, Capital Improvements Program (CIP), and land use regulations.
• Conducts research, data collection, and analysis in support of planning studies and policy development.
• Supports economic development initiatives, including coordination with Town staff, regional partners, and stakeholders.
• Provides staff support to the Planning Board and other land use boards or committees as assigned.
• Assists in identifying, applying for, and administering grants.
• Attends evening meetings and occasional weekend meetings as required.

Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.