Department:**Land Use Department\
Supervisor:**Community Development Director
Salary:**\$48,921.60 - \$69,748.91\
Position:**Full-time\
Hours:**35 hrs./wk.
Grade**: 8, Step 1-13\
FLSA:**Exempt

Position Summary

The Land Use Manager provides administrative and professional support to

the Building and Land Use Department, including the Planning Board,

Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission while maintaining

confidentiality of information, departmental plans. This role requires

organization and the ability to manage multiple detailed processes

simultaneously. This position performs all other related work as

required.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the Community Development Director

following rules and policies to complete assigned tasks according to a

prescribed time schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are examples of the type

of work performed. Other similar duties may be assigned.

Provides support to the Building and Land Use Department, including

the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation

Commission while maintaining confidentiality of information,

departmental plans, personnel files, etc. within guidelines for

public disclosure.

The Land Use Office Manager will review and analyze applications

submitted, including, but not limited to, subdivision plans, site

plans, special permit and variance applications. Review applications

for completeness, and conformance with conservation, planning and

zoning regulations/policies/by-laws.

Prepare, process and maintain building, gas, plumbing, and wiring

permits.

Upload permit application materials and coordinate with other town

staff and boards. Prepares and ensures that the public notices are

posted and published as required for meetings and hearings, ensures

minutes are completed, posted and retained.

Collects fees and issues board approvals, maintains accurate

records, files, and minutes of meetings, and keeps office records up

to date by retaining all official documents.

Arrange daily schedules for inspectors.
Verify documentation to ensure the accuracy and validity of

contractor\'s licenses,etc.

Process payroll for inspectors and prepare weekly accounts

receivable listing.

Provide information and assistance to property owners, developers,

contractors and the public via telephone, email and over-the-counter

inquiries relating to procedures, ordinances and Boards actions and

permit applications.

Maintain budget and daily expenses for each Board and Department.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the State and

other interested parties.

Maintain inventory and purchase office supplies and equipment.
Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation

dictates.

Recommend Minimum Qualifications

The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent

combination of education, training, and experience which provides the

necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years experience in secretarial and bookkeeping duties ideally in

a municipal setting

Experience in dealing with the public preferred.

**Knowledge**

Town of Dracut

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