Harpswell - Town Planner

Start Date: April 19, 2024 | End Date: May 17, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Planning

The coastal community of Harpswell is seeking a full-time Town Planner with relevant background and experience.  Harpswell has over 200 miles of waterfront that supports an important marine economy including commercial fishing.  Its year-round population is just over 5,000 and there are more than 2,000 seasonal homes.  The community faces a number of both opportunities and issues including those related to climate change and sea level rise. The Town Planner’s primary responsibility is providing support to the Planning Board and developing and overseeing land use policy.  In addition the Planner is directly involved in a number of other aspects of municipal government including conservation, resiliency and sustainability, capital projects and housing. This is a highly responsible position that requires the ability to provide guidance in a number of interesting and evolving areas. The full job description and particulars of the position are available on the Town’s website at www.harpswell.maine.gov  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Town Administrator Kristi Eiane, by email at keiane@town.harpswell.me.us or by U.S. mail to Town of Harpswell, P.O. Box 39, Harpswell, ME  04079, preferably by May 17.  The position will remain open until filled.