TOWN OF STONINGTON

POSITION VACANCY

DIRECTOR OF LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT

Full-time (35 hours/week), non-union, exempt, benefit eligible

Salary $120,000 – $150,000, 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. The Director serves as staff to the Planning & Zoning Commission and will provide technical assistance to other related 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 education and experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements of this position may be considered. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, required.  Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), preferred.

The Town of Stonington conducts a criminal background and drug test as part of the hiring process.

Please visit www.stonington-ct.gov/administrative-services to review the complete job description and application instructions. Deadline to apply is 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026.