JOB DESCRIPTION

TOWN OF STONINGTON

POSITION VACANCY – AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, 2026

DIRECTOR OF LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT

Full-time, non-union, benefit eligible

Salary $90,000 – $100,080, commensurate with experience

In this highly responsible role, the Director of Land Use & Development, will provide administrative, supervisory, and technical work regarding The Town's current and long-range plans, specifically related to the development and implementation of land use and related municipal plans and policies. Work consists of a wide range of land use planning and project management functions in the areas of subdivision and site plan review, economic development, grant writing and administration, capital improvement budgeting, and related municipal planning matters, and overall management of the Department. The Director supervises staff and provides technical assistance to the Town's boards and commissions.

The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree from a credited university 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. Master's Degree in City, Urban and Regional Planning may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

A criminal record check is required. The Town of Stonington also conducts a urinalysis drug test as part of the hiring process. The urinalysis drug test will be performed using a reliable methodology. The results of any such test shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed by the employer or its employees to any person other than any such employee to whom such disclosure is necessary; the results shall be maintained along with other employee medical records.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please go to the Town of Stonington web site to review the complete job description: https://www.stonington-ct.gov/administrative-services/pages/employment-opportunities

A letter of interest AND resume with Employment Application MUST be submitted in one the of 3 ways listed below:

MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED to Administrative Services Department, Stonington Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT

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 "Director of Land Use & Development"

All resumes must be submitted no later than 3:30 pm on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025.