The Town of Freeport is seeking its next Town Planner

Employment Opportunity - Town Planner – Town of Freeport, Maine

The Town of Freeport is seeking an experienced “big picture” thinker to lead community development efforts as its next Town Planner. Freeport is at an exciting time, with many important projects and initiatives either underway or on the immediate horizon. Upcoming projects over the next several years will include:

• Update of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (last revised in 2011).
• Participating in several major transportation infrastructure planning efforts, including reconstruction and improvement of several bridges, highway interchanges, and arterial routes which are expected to be undertaken within the next 5 years.  
• Developing and reviewing land use ordinance amendments that help target economic development in commercial areas while maintaining the rural character of residential areas.
• Working with staff and volunteers to harness community enthusiasm surrounding bicycle/pedestrian and “complete streets” initiatives and projects.

The Town is seeking an individual who will thrive in a team-based environment, and who is comfortable actively and collaboratively engaging with residents and volunteers, in both one-on-one conversations and public meetings. For more information on the position, please see the detailed job posting here.

Freeport is an exceptional place to work and live. Employees work a four day schedule (Mon.-Thurs.), and receive excellent benefits. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in the workplace. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for employment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application (available here) via email to Judy Hawley (jhawley@freeportmaine.com), or by mail to:

Town of Freeport, ATTN: Planner Search, 30 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032

Application deadline is Thursday 04/25/19 at 4:00PM.