Director of Planning and Development Full Time

Imagine a world where you make a positive difference, work with a wonderful team, and are rewarded with a competitive compensation package. In this world, you serve the public alongside senior managers, undertake important community projects, and are a key decision-maker in creating the future of Kennebunkport. If this caught your attention, then keep reading.

This full-time, exempt position reports to the Town Manager and is responsible for directing the Town’s land-use planning, code enforcement, and other related functions. The position requires proficiency in modern land use planning principles and practices; ordinance development and enforcement; personnel, project, and budget management; and significant analytical, communication, public presentation, and consensus-building skills. A successful candidate should understand municipal operations, be a fiscally responsible self-starter who can lead a team, and develop strong communication skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal planning, code enforcement, land use, and community development, including supervisory experience, is required, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant must possess a valid State of Maine driver’s license with no restrictions or points.

There’s a job, and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Pay Rate – We ensure that our employees receive fair pay based on their skills and experience. Proposed pay range for the position is $105,000 to $130,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13.5 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 2 weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage– Kennebunkport pays 85% of the health insurance premium.
• Retirement Plan – Kennebunkport contributes to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), and/or the ICMA 457 program on behalf of the employee.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

Please submit a town application, a letter of interest, and a resume to Yanina Nickless, Director of Planning and Development/HR, via email at [email protected], or apply via the Kennebunkport website. The Town of Kennebunkport is an equal opportunity employer.

The position will remain open until filled; the proposed review date is May 22.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person