Position of Harwich Town Planner

TOWN PLANNER

TOWN OF HARWICH, MA

The Town of Harwich seeks candidates to fill the vacancy of Town Planner.  The Town Planner

performs technical and administrative work evaluating information, preparing reports, and assisting

the Planning Board with making land use related decisions. Knowledge of Massachusetts zoning law

and local zoning practices; knowledge of planning and environmental issues; working knowledge of

GIS. Ability to work independently, conduct independent research and analyze and interpret results;

read plans, prepare reports and formulate recommendations; draft bylaw amendments and

regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with local officials and the general

public. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in planning preferred; five years of professional

planning experience, preferably in local or regional government; or an equivalent combination of

education and experience. Massachusetts municipal experience is preferred. Starting Salary

$66,938. This position offers a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage. Cover

letter, resume, job application and three references must be submitted to the Town of Harwich, Town

Administrator’s Office 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645, or Fax to (508) 432-5039, or e-mail to:

srobinson@town.harwich.ma.us. Harwich is an EOE.  Town of Harwich Employment Applications can

be found HERE.  Application review will begin August 15, 2016. 

The position is open until filled.