Building and Planning Administrator

            Date of Notice           December 23, 2025

            Position                       Building and Planning Administrator

            Hours                          40 Hours per week (Exempt)

            Pay Range                  Grade 9 (Hiring range) $61,739-$65,498

Town of Exeter is currently seeking a full-time Building and Planning Administrator.

General Duties:          

• Receive and assist individuals arriving to conduct business with the Town. Distribute forms and information as appropriate to the inquiry.
• Receive and process land-use and building permit applications, and citizen complaints.
• Primary responsibility for maintenance of property building permit files in hard-copy and electronic formats while maintain working knowledge of planning, zoning, conservation, and Land-Use permitting/tracking.
• Prepare and file legal notices for land-use boards as directed.
• Performs detailed research and provides historical documentation on prior development approvals.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and take accurate and timely messages.
• Make appointments and maintain the schedule of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, and to occasionally organize meetings for the land-use departments.
• Record, create and track land use board meeting minutes.
• Facilitate distribution of building permit related information to Town Assessor.
• Distribute, copy and/or prepare correspondence, postings, and other documents as necessary and as directed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and update existing Land Use lists/databases currently maintained by the Town.
• Performs other duties as assigned as they may arise to assist the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner.

Requirements:           

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional education or training in computer operations, civic and/or municipal government studies, business, land use planning, development and environmental studies or related occupational field.
•  Three years of formal experience in general office and administrative functions. Previous experience in a municipal land-use department and/or building department preferred.