Town of Berwick Assistant Planner

The Town of Berwick (population 8,000) is seeking a team-oriented and self-directed Assistant Planner. Hours (25-37.5) and pay vary depending on experience and/or education. The ideal candidate will grow into the Director of Planning position over time. Daily Tasks

• Greet customers and answer basic questions regarding the Land Use Ordinance, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Envision Berwick, and Code Enforcement.

• Take phone calls, messages, and coordinate with Town Departments. • Conduct basic research and retrieve records involving Assessing, Code and

Subdivision files. • Provide customers with documents and applications for permits. • Intake Planning Board & Board of Appeal applications and review for completeness

and general conformance with ordinances. • Coordinate with Southern Maine Planning Development Commission to set agendas

for Planning Board and Board of Appeals. • Coordinate with Code Enforcement on violations and complaints.

Weekly/Monthly

• Prepare Planning Board & Board of Appeals packets. • Attend Planning Board, Board of Appeals and some Select Board meetings. • Attend regional Stormwater and Transportation meetings. • Provide support to Envision Berwick, a volunteer led committee appointed by the

Select Board to implement the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. • Transcribe meeting minutes. • Prepare and distribute public notices to newspapers and abutters.

Additional Functions ● Economic Development and assistance on The Edge at Berwick Maine and

Downtown Revitalization.

● Assist in completing the Town’s 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update. ● Lead report planning and development for specific planning needs. ● Coordinate Town Municipal Stormwater (MS4). ● Draft ordinance language and revisions. ● Administer Marijuana Licensing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience. • Experience with GIS preferred.

About Berwick

For decades, Berwick was home to Prime Tanning, located on an eleven-acre site in the town center. Prime Tanning at its peak employed (300- 500) people. They operated a hide tannery from 1930 until 2007, when they closed. The site lay dormant for nearly a decade. During that time the Town applied for and received several Brownfield grants which allowed them to clean up any contamination on the site.

Berwick is currently working with Great Falls Construction from Gorham Maine to revitalize the Village Center to a mixed-use plan for 200+ apartments and 30+ commercial units, called The Edge at Berwick, Maine. The build out is expected to take place over the next five years. It is a unique and exciting opportunity for an up-and-coming Planner to be part of!

Please send a cover letter and resume to townmanager@berwickmaine.org. Call (207) 698-1101 ext. 111 with any questions.

For more information, please visit www.berwickmaine.org