TOWN PLANNER
TOWN PLANNER
Salary Range -$84,470.08 to $115,431.22 (commensurate with experience)
Full-time, Exempt, Union position, 35 hrs/week w/benefits*
Working under the supervision of the Director of Land Use & Development, the Town Planner is
responsible for planning, organizing, directing and participating in the performance of the activities of
the Land Use and Development Department. Provides technical support to the town’s several Land Use
Regulatory Agencies, the Board of Selectmen, and Land Use Boards and Commissions. Provides
information and technical assistance to the general public, property owners, contractors, and
developers, and their representatives. Reviews and makes recommendations on land development
proposals including commercial/office, tourist/recreational, industrial and residential. May make site
inspections for proposed subdivisions and developments. Coordinates reviews with other departments.
Confers and consults with other town officials, attorneys, builders, and the general public regarding
proposals. Works to resolve conflicts among parties consistent with Town Planning goals. The position
requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and supervisory skills.
The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Urban, Regional or Community Planning or a related field with concentrated course work in Land Use
Planning and three (3) years professional experience in Land Use Planning or Natural Resource
Management preferred. Master’s Degree in City, Urban and Regional Planning may be substituted for
two (2) years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and
experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may
be considered. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. Motor
Vehicle Operator’s License, required.
The Town of Stonington conducts a criminal background and drug test as part of the hiring process.
Please visit www.stonington-ct.gov to review the complete job description.
A letter of interest AND resume with Employment Application MUST be submitted in one of the 3 ways
listed below:
MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED to Administrative Services Department, Stonington Town Hall, 152 Elm
Street, Stonington, CT 06378
Put in the drop box at the top of the stairs at Stonington Town Hall
EMAILED to Jobs@stonington-ct.gov – with a PDF attachment and the subject line should read “Town
Planner”
Receipt of all materials must be received no later than 3:30 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026.
*This position is benefits eligible and includes medical, dental & vision, employer HSA contribution,
401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, generous accrued leave time (vacation, sick, personal), 13
paid holidays, employer sponsored life insurance including AD&D, and employee assistance program. The
inclusion of this information is in accordance with Connecticut Public Act No. 26-12. Benefits are subject
to the terms of the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time