Planning Administrator

CITY OF ATTLEBORO

Posting (10/19/2026) Department of Planning and Development Planning Administrator Salary Range: $51,275.40 - $69,221.28 annually The City of Attleboro seeks a qualified and motivated Planning Administrator to support the Planning and Development Department. Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development, the Planning Administrator performs a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of departmental staff and the public. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists members of the public with applications and processes related to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission.
• Receives and processes applications submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
• Prepares meeting agendas, legal advertisements, board decisions, public notices, meeting schedules, correspondence, and other official documents.
• Posts meeting schedules, distributes public notices, and transcribes meeting minutes.
• Attends evening meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board to record minutes and provide administrative support to board members and departmental staff.
• Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and other planning-related matters.
• Drafts correspondence, board decisions, certificates of votes, legal notices, documents, and forms for review by departmental staff.
• Assists with the processing of documents and plans related to street acceptance.
• Assists with maintaining and updating departmental maps, including zoning and street maps.
• Supports departmental staff with grant applications, technical research, and other planning-related projects and activities.
• Updates and maintains the department’s website.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An associate degree is preferred.
• Three years of experience in urban affairs or business administration is preferred, with municipal planning office experience highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of local community planning.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with the public, coworkers, and municipal officials.

Application Process Interested and qualified candidates must submit an application, résumé, and cover letter to the Human Resources Office at: City of Attleboro Human Resources Office City Hall 77 Park Street Attleboro, MA Email: attleborojobs@cityofattleboro.us Applications must be submitted no later than November 2, 2026 at 4:30pm.