Job Openings at CCRPA

Regional Planner

Please e-mail or fax a completed application (click here), cover letter, and resume by 5 PM Eastern Time, September 7th, 2010
to Francis R. Pickering at hr (at) ccrpa.org or (860) 589-6950. Applications sent by postal mail will not be accepted without prior approval.

Please direct all questions to hr (at) ccrpa.org.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in:

• Planning (urban, regional, or spatial),
• Environment/natural resources (science, policy, or management), or
• Transportation (planning or policy) plus one year of experience;

or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years’ experience; or other combinations of education and experience judged equivalent by the Executive Director. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.

Duties

• Completes transportation, land use, and economic development (e.g. CEDS) projects
• Reviews and prepares zoning and subdivision referral reviews
• Collects and analyzes data
• Prepares memoranda, reports, presentations, and other materials
• Represents the Agency and undertakes public outreach and participation
• Provides support to Agency staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired knowledge/skills/abilities

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the following subjects, especially as they pertain to the region:

•  Sustainability and environmental protection
• Land conservation and air and water quality
• Land use, subdivision, and zoning practices
• Transportation systems, including pedestrian/cyclist/transit planning
• Economic development
• Relationships and linkages between these subjects
• Environmental, transportation, and economic trends/challenges and practicable solutions

He or she will also have robust proficiency in:

• Word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS, and statistics packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, SQL, ArcGIS, SPSS)
• Research, analysis, and visualization techniques (including statistical analysis)
• Spoken and written English Public speaking and engagement

and a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Compensation

Starting salary up to $42,000 annually, depending on qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.

CCRPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Opportunities in the Region

No openings at this time.