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Select Board approves part‑time town planner job posting, sets hourly range and experience requirement
Summary
The board approved a part‑time town planner job description (up to 24 hours/week) that mirrors the full‑time duties pro rata and sets an experience target of 3–5 years; members asked to reevaluate recruitment and pay if qualified candidates do not appear.
The Select Board on Aug. 19 approved a part‑time town planner job posting that uses the full‑time planner job description but converts the salary range to an hourly rate and limits hours to a maximum of 24 per week. The board asked staff to advertise the position with a stated experience expectation of 3–5 years and to reexamine compensation or consider full‑time posting if qualified candidates are not attracted within the initial recruitment period.
Board members said the part‑time posting is intended to attract candidates who cannot accept full‑time work, to fill an immediate operational need, and to create flexibility while the board continues to seek a permanent full‑time planner. The board asked staff to monitor recruitment and to return for a follow‑up 60–90 days after posting if the town does not attract candidates at the desired caliber or if budget adjustments will be needed.
The motion to approve the part‑time posting passed by roll call. The job posting will be posted publicly with the up‑to‑24‑hours limitation and the 3–5 year experience guideline.
