The Town of Middlebury is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Zoning Administrator/DRB Coordinator to fill an important role in the Department of Planning & Zoning.

This position reports to the Zoning Administrator (Director of Planning & Zoning). This person will assist the Zoning Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the local permitting and DRB review process, including assisting customers, responding to zoning inquiries, taking in development applications and scheduling/warning hearings. The Assistant ZA/DRB Hearing Coordinator drafts staff memos and decisions for development applications. Candidates must possess proficient writing, organizational, research and logical reasoning skills. Must also possess the interpersonal and communication skills needed to foster effective, cooperative working relationships with Town Staff, property owners, the development community and citizens at large.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable career experience in municipal planning/land use law. We offer a friendly, dynamic work environment focusing on customer service, and an excellent benefits package. The Middlebury Planning Department is located in a beautiful facility in the heart of Downtown Middlebury.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
•    Specific education and work experience in the fields of municipal planning and zoning administration, and familiarity, or the ability to quickly become familiar, with Vermont’s State statutes (primarily VSA 24 Chapter 117) and local regulations around land use planning, regulatory principles, techniques, and best practices.
•    Willingness and aptitude to learn along with strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
•    A belief in the importance of zoning and land use regulations as a means of protecting the rights of property owners and as a tool for creating stronger communities.
•    A commitment to administering the zoning ordinance fairly and equitably, offering assistance to customers in an unbiased manner.
•    Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and identify and resolve problems are required qualifications for success.
•    Ability to perform detailed research in order to collect accurate information for rendering fair, consistent interpretations of the regulations.
•    Skills for communicating the permitting process to a variety of customers with different levels of understanding.
•    Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive attitude toward the public.
•    Ability to create clear and accurate reports and correspondence.
•    Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
•    Occasional night meetings (2-3/mo.) will be required. Minimum Qualifications:
•    1+ years of related experience preferred.
•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in planning or a related field (e.g. law, environmental science, education, public policy, social sciences). 
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS skills a plus.

The Town of Middlebury offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest with salary expectations, resume, and three (3) professional references to Town of Middlebury, c/o Jennifer Murray, Director of Planning & Zoning, 77 Main Street, Middlebury VT 05753 or email those items to jmurray@townofmiddlebury.org. Position open until filled.
Compensation- $55,000-60,000 FTE

A full job description is available on the Town’s website townofmiddlebury.org under Government > Employment Opportunities. The Town of Middlebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to jmurray@townofmiddlebury.org
Position open until filled.