Salary Range: $81,585 -$125,928 (35 hours per week)
(starting salary will be commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications)

The Town of Bloomfield's Director of Building and Land Use is reinvesting in the department and is looking to fill the vacancy of the Assistant Director position. He understands the importance of the office and is motivated to hire experienced and knowledgeable staff. This full-time benefited position includes - High Deductible Health Plan, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Plan and Defined Contribution Plan (401a). We offer 12 paid holidays, 15 sick days per year, vacation accruals and pro-rated personal days.

The Assistant Director performs a variety of routine and complex technical and professional work in the current and long-range planning of the Town and in the development and implementation of land use, related policies and regulations. Assists the Director of Building and Land Use with community planning and development activities, plan review and the carrying out of studies related to such activities. Acts in place of the Director of Building and Land Use during his/her absence. Performs work in manner consistent with the town's service excellence expectations.

Essential Job Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists in the development and implementation of short and long-range plans of development; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations concerning land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, solid waste and other issues; coordinates activities with other staff as needed.
• Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
• Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.; assists in maintaining Town planning databases.
• Evaluates land use applications, zoning variances and historic district applications for compliance with applicable local, state or Federal laws and plans of development; monitors assigned land use and historic district applications through the approval stages; provides staff support to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Review Committee, and prepares reports, recommendations and related data.
• Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development; assists in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes and other municipal projects; assists Town staff in the enforcement of local ordinances, zoning and subdivision regulations, and master plans.
• Using GIS and other applications, updates and prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings; prepares and writes grant application components relating to maps, plats, site plans, etc.
• Coordinates development team meetings and land use applications; performs land use application reviews;
• Recommends proposed regulatory change relative to use of land and buildings.
• Accumulates and analyzes statistical data.
• Advises the Design Review Board and other committees as required; attends other land use committee and council meetings occasionally as required.
• Tracks project progress and bond submissions.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as receiving the public, answering phone, typing correspondence and maintaining records.

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continue professional development, maintaining knowledge of all areas within the department's responsibility.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.

Education, Training and Experience:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in geography, planning, public administration or related field and three (3) years of experience in municipal planning or equivalent combination of education qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements:
Must have and maintain: Valid state driver's license. Should be or have the ability to become member of American Planning Association within one year of employment. Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officer (CAZEO) certification preferred. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of land use management, planning, zoning enforcement, inland wetlands and erosion and sedimentation control, building inspection process, economic development programs; thorough knowledge of local ordinances and regulations and State Statutes relating to planning, zoning, subdivisions wetlands, land use and development; thorough knowledge of land use boards and commissions procedures; knowledge of GIS systems and computer applications appropriate for office.

Ability: Ability to develop short term and long range comprehensive plans for land use administration; ability to interpret and review professionally engineered site plans, designs and maps for compliance; ability to perform technical research and analysis in the field of planning, land use and development; ability to administer and coordinate a municipal planning, land use and development operation which includes building inspection, wetlands, zoning, engineering, and economic development; ability to analyze, interpret and explain complex planning/zoning regulations; ordinances, reports and studies; ability to deal effectively with Town staff and officials, developers, attorneys, and the public; ability to write and administer grants with appropriate staff members; ability to work with and provide policy recommendations to boards and commissions; ability to multitask; ability to assign, train, and supervise technical, professional and clerical staff; ability to prepare and administer an operating budget for the departments; ability to prepare and present technical and narrative reports in oral and written form; ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to complex community challenges; ability to prepare written reports; ability to communicate effectively and courteously in writing and verbally with residents, attorneys, developers, contractors, local official and similar community members.

Skill: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude for working with and explaining laws and regulations to people; aptitude for working with people and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups; aptitude for working with paperwork and details; aptitude for working with drawings and development proposals; skills associated with the supervision and training of staff.

All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screening and verification of information on the employment application.

To apply visit
or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until the end of the day on May 17, 2024.

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format must contact HR Department at 860-769-3544.