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Current Job Listings
- 06/30/2009: Senior Planner
Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH - 06/24/2009: Regional Land Use Planner
Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH - 06/12/2009: Town Planner
Town of Stratham, Stratham, NH - 05/07/2009: Transportation Program Manager
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, PITTSFIELD, MA - 04/17/2009: Planner
Concord Square Planning and Development, Boston, MA
Senior Planner
Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH
The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission (UVLSRPC) located in Lebanon, NH seeks a full-time Senior Planner to join its professional staff, ideally to begin on August 1st. The Senior Planner will assist in the management of planning projects and assist with securing new contracts. This position will work with local municipalities to prepare local and regional land use plans and provide technical assistance in all aspects of planning. Experience in NH land use regulations is highly desired. Experience must include environmental planning, regional planning, transportation planning to include data collection and analysis and familiarity with GIS mapping. Strong communication and public speaking and facilitation skills are necessary.
Must be current on best planning practices and AICP or ability to obtain AICP in near future is preferred. Master degree in planning or related field and three years of experience or bachelor's degree and five years experience preferred. UVLSPRC offers excellent benefits, compensation and retirement. Apply to Executive Director, 30 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766. For a complete job description see our website at http://www.uvlsprc.org. EOE
More Information | Posted: 06/30/2009
Regional Land Use Planner
Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH
POSITION(S) AVAILABLE. The Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC), the regional planning agency serving Southeastern New Hampshire, has an opening for a land use planner. The position will remain open until filled, however, initial candidate interviews will be selected from resumes received as of July 15, 2009.
REGIONAL PLANNER: The position involves both local and regional planning responsibilities, including providing technical assistance to member communities on a variety of planning and land use topics, reviewing development plans, preparing local plans, ordinances and regulations, and related documents. Regional planning program areas include natural and water resource planning, energy planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management and the integration of land use and transportation planning.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in planning, community development, environmental studies, or closely related field and two years of related experience (while not required, a Master's degree is highly preferred and may substitute for one year of experience). We are seeking an individual with an understanding of generally accepted principles and practices of planning, excellent writing and presentation skills; good project management skills, research and analytical skills, familiarity with common office computer applications; Bachelor's degree in planning, community development, environmental studies, or closely related field and two years of related experience (while not required, a Master's degree is highly preferred and may substitute for one year of experience). We are seeking an individual with an understanding of generally accepted principles and practices of planning, excellent writing and presentation skills; good project management skills, research and analytical skills, familiarity with common office computer applications; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both, in a team or independently. Familiarity with New Hampshire land use and planning law, and with GIS tools are a plus. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to attend evening meetings.
Salary range: $31,500 - $47,500 depending on qualifications. The Rockingham Planning Commission maintains a staff of 11 full time employees and a highly diverse work program. We offer excellent benefits and a great working environment. The office is located in the center of historic downtown Exeter. For more information visit our website at www.rpc-nh.org. Please submit resume with cover letter by July 15 to: Executive Director Rockingham Planning Commission 156 Water Street Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
More Information | Posted: 06/24/2009
Town Planner
Town of Stratham, Stratham, NH
The Town of Stratham, a dynamic, growing community (Pop. Approx. 7,500) located in the Seacoast region of NH, is seeking an experienced land use planner for a full-time position in a fast-paced environment. Duties include direct professional support to several land use boards; review and comment on various development proposals; participation in special planning projects; and interaction and coordination with all Town departments, federal, State, and regional agencies, the general public, and community groups. Bachelor’s degree in planning, civil engineering, urban affairs, or related field; 3 years related experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational abilities a must. Stratham is within one hour of Boston, the White Mountains, and Portland, ME. Competitive salary and benefits package. Reply by cover letter and resume to Town Administrator, Town of Stratham, 10 Bunker Hill Ave., Stratham NH, 03885, or strathamta@comcast.net by June 29, 2009.
More Information | Posted: 06/12/2009
Transportation Program Manager
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, PITTSFIELD, MA
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Transportation Program Manager Seeking experienced transportation planner with strong interpersonal skills to serve as Transportation Program Manager for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC). BRPC serves as the regional planning agency for the Berkshire Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), serving the 32 municipalities in Berkshire County. The Berkshires are noted for a high quality of life surrounded by small towns.
Responsibilities include coordination and supervision of all transportation projects and staff for BRPC. Responsible for MPO work program activities and certification documents, oversight of all transportation technical work and transportation contract management. Provide technical assistance to local highway superintendents and other municipal officials for roadway infrastructure issues. Coordinate with other senior staff in integrating the transportation work program with agency-wide priorities and adopted regional plans and policies. The Transportation Program Manager serves as staff lead for multiple complex regional and community transportation planning projects and performs a wide range of functions including policy analysis, research, data analysis, plan development, community outreach and technical assistance, and project and contract management. Supervise Senior Planner and Transportation Planner as well as interns.
The preferred applicant would have specific knowledge of transportation planning principles and practices, including highway and transit planning and experience with the 3C metropolitan transportation planning process. Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience working with local, state and federal officials, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent quantitative analytic skills, strong customer orientation, traffic simulation modeling knowledge, and management of consultants are important. Master's degree in transportation planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible, directly related experience or equivalent combination of related education and transportation planning experience required. At least two years of supervisory experience and supervisory training strongly preferred. AICP or PE preferred.
The starting salary range is $52,000 - $59,500 with a competitive benefit package. Submit cover letter and resume to: Executive Director, BRPC, 1 Fenn Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or e-mail: jwagner@berkshireplanning.org. EOE/AA. Position is open until filled. Information about the Commission and a detailed position description are available at www.berkshireplanning.org.
More Information | Posted: 05/07/2009
Planner
Concord Square Planning and Development, Boston, MA
Concord Square Planning & Development, Inc. seeks experienced Planner to provide high level support to senior staff. Firm profile at www.concordsqdev.com. Planner position requires masters degree in planning and 3-5 years experience, preferably as a municipal planner. Must have excellent writing and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with public officials and the general public regarding complex public policy issues.
Tasks will include analyzing existing and proposed zoning and land uses, demographic analysis, drafting zoning and design standards, working on master plans and neighborhood plans, and other assignments as required. Must have a solid understanding of planning principles and the legal context for planning in Massachusetts, and a basic understanding of development and infrastructure issues. Letter of interest should note professional certifications and affiliations, and additional skills including but not limited to language fluency, GIS, graphic design, illustration and proficiency with various software packages.
Firm offers a competitive compensation package, flexibility in location, professional development opportunities and the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment. Submit resume, letter of interest and a writing sample, and any additional relevant work samples, to jobs@concordsqdev.com. Position will remain open until filled. Concord Square is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
More Information | Posted: 04/17/2009