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City Planner

City of Claremont, New Hampshire

Full Salary Range: $55,805 - $91,038 | Grade 10

Come help shape the future of Claremont.

The City of Claremont is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional to serve as our City Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys meaningful municipal work, community engagement, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on a New Hampshire community.

The City Planner serves as the City's principal Planner and Zoning Administrator and works closely with the Director of Planning & Development, City leadership, elected officials, residents, developers, businesses, and community partners.

What You'll Do As City Planner, you will:

• Serve as the City's principal Planner and Zoning Administrator.
• Provide professional land-use, planning, and zoning services.
• Support the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, including application review, meeting attendance, and preparation of final decisions.
• Coordinate City planning activities with local, state, regional, and federal requirements.
• Help lead the City's Master Plan and other long-range planning initiatives.
• Review projects and provide professional planning recommendations.
• Assist with updates to zoning ordinances, site plan regulations, and subdivision regulations.
• Chair the Technical Review Committee.
• Research grant opportunities and assist with grant preparation.
• Work collaboratively with City departments, residents, businesses, developers, boards, commissions, and elected officials.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a knowledgeable planning professional who can balance technical expertise with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in planning, Planning & Development, public administration, geography, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of municipal planning and zoning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations relating to zoning, land use, and environmental issues.
• Experience with GIS systems and map reading/interpretation.
• Strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, department heads, elected officials, applicants, and the public.
• AICP certification, APA membership, and/or NHPA membership preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Compensation & Benefits

The City Planner is a Grade 10, exempt, merit position with a salary range of $55,805 - $91,038 annually.

The anticipated starting salary is approximately $73,421, with final placement within the range dependent upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The City of Claremont offers a comprehensive municipal benefits package, including:

• Health and dental insurance
• New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) participation
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• City-paid life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Why Claremont?

Claremont offers the opportunity to do planning work where you can actually see the results of your work in the community. With a historic downtown, redevelopment opportunities, natural resources, recreation, and continued investment, this position provides an opportunity to play a meaningful role in Claremont's future.

If you're a planning professional looking for a position where your expertise, ideas, and relationships can make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

City of Claremont - Human Resources

hr@claremontnh.com

Please include "City Planner" in the subject line.

Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date Posted: 08-21-2026

Expire Date: Open until filled

Contact Name: Shannon Thibodeau

Contact Email: hr@claremontnh.com