Director of Land Use & Development | Town of Stonington
Cedas - Connecticut Economic Development Association
Position Overview
- Company Name
- Town of Stonington
- Job Title
- Director of Land Use & Development
- Description
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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 instructions on how to apply. Deadline to apply is 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026.
The Town of Stonington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Salary Range
- $120000.00 -$150000.00
- Job City
- Stonington
- Job State
- CT
- Website
- www.stonington-ct.gov/administrative-services
How to Apply
- Contact Name
- Melanie Roberts
- Contact Address
- 152 Elm Street Stonington CT 06378
- Contact Phone
- (860) 535-5003
- meroberts@stonington-ct.gov
- Best Method of Contact