The Associate Planner is an experienced journey-level professional who is assigned increasingly difficult tasks including managing planning projects of moderate complexity and scope. The position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, as well as knowledge of the physical, social, and economic concepts underlying planning functions. The work performed includes professional planning work, research, and analysis related to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, policy documents, and assignments associated with land use, infrastructure, and the environment. The position also conducts administrative work related to boards and commissions and thus will interact with appointed and elected officials, stakeholders, various experts in the field, and members of the public.