Director of Planning and Development

City of Attleboro – JOB POSTING – OCTOBER 14, 2026

Position Summary: The City of Attleboro seeks a qualified and experienced professional to serve as Director of Planning and Development. Under the direction of the Mayor and in accordance with the policies and decisions of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission, the Director performs administrative, professional, and technical work in initiating, developing, coordinating, and implementing land use planning projects and policies for the City.

Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervises and directs the operations of the Planning and Development Department, including the Planning Office, Community Development Office, and Economic Development Office.
- Establishes departmental priorities and develops and implements policies, programs, and initiatives to advance the City's planning and development objectives.
- Supervises and directs all departmental employees.
- Provides technical and administrative assistance to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals,



and Conservation Commission.
- Develops plans and implementation strategies addressing the City's physical development, including open space and recreation planning, economic development, capital improvements planning, and fiscal impact analyses.
- Develops and analyzes municipal programs and evaluates their potential and actual impacts on the physical, economic, and sociological conditions of the region.
- Prepares and updates the City's Open Space and Recreation Plan.
- Drafts zoning amendments, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations.
- Prepares the City's annual Capital Improvement Plan.
- Reviews and updates the City's Comprehensive Plan and advises and assists the Planning Board with proposed amendments.
- Prepares grant applications and reports on such applications to the Municipal Council.
- Serves as a liaison between the City and state and federal agencies, regional planning agenc

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