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The Capitol Region Council of Governments (www.crcog.org) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Senior Planner—Community Development. Duties include research, planning and policy analysis for 29-town greater Hartford region in the areas of land use, housing, community development and environmental planning. Planner will also work on regional initiatives related to affordable housing, natural resource protection and other issues of concern to member municipalities. Must possess knowledge of research methods and analytical techniques used in planning and policy analysis, and the ability to prepare and present written and oral reports. Excellent research and writing skills are a priority. Proficiency required with GIS, word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Minimum requirements: master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, public policy, political science, or a closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience or a combination of training and work experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties. Salary negotiable based on education and work experience.

Job Description: Reports to the Director of RPA’s Connecticut office and works actively with RPA staff in New York City and New Jersey. Responsible for maintaining regular communications with the RPA-CT Committee, including occasional recruitment of new CT Committee members and organizing 3-4 Committee meetings per year; new project development, fundraising, grant writing, foundation reporting and project management, including one or more annual Mayors’ Institute on Community Design; testifying on behalf of RPA-CT at legislative hearings and public meetings; speaking at conferences, workshops and press conferences; developing press releases and op-eds; contributing to Spotlight newsletter; monitoring planning-related state policies of interest to RPA; and helping formulate RPA positions and platforms.

Job Logistics: This job is based at RPA’s Stamford, Connecticut office. Applicants should expect to travel approximately one day per week to RPA’s Manhattan office, including every other Tuesday for staff meetings. Applicants should also expect to travel to regular meetings around the state.

Job Requirements: Requires a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of land use planning and policy, with a Connecticut emphasis. Candidates should have excellent communication and computer skills. Graphic skills are a plus.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

About RPA: Regional Plan Association (RPA) is an independent, not-for-profit regional planning organization that works to improve the quality of life and the economic competitiveness of the 31-county New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region through research, planning, and advocacy. For more than 80 years, RPA has been shaping transportation systems, protecting open spaces, and promoting better community design for the region's continued growth. We anticipate the challenges the region will face in the years to come, and we mobilize the region's civic, business, and government sectors to take action. The nation's oldest and most influential independent regional planning organization since 1922, RPA has a storied history. RPA's First Regional Plan provided in 1929 the blueprint for the transportation and open space networks that we take for granted today. The Second Plan, completed in 1968, was instrumental in restoring our deteriorated mass transit system, preserving threatened natural resources and revitalizing our urban centers. Released in 1996, RPA's Third Regional Plan, "A Region at Risk," warned that new global trends had fundamentally altered New York's national and global position. The plan called for building a seamless 21st century mass transit system, creating a three-million acre Greensward network of protected natural resource systems, maintaining half the region's employment in urban centers, and assisting minority and immigrant communities to fully participate in the economic mainstream. RPA's current work is aimed largely at implementing the ideas put forth in the Third Regional Plan, with efforts focused in five project areas: community design, open space, transportation, workforce and the economy, and housing.

Reports To: First Selectman
Location: Town Hall South, 50 Boston Street
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Position Summary: Works with Town agencies to implement the Town's environmental, conservation and land acquisition planning goals. Under the direction of the First Selectman, works to insure that environmental and conservation issues are addressed in the administration of the Town's land use regulations. Is responsible for the development, maintenance and utilization of the Town's GIS system.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed in an office environment. Occasional highway driving and attendance at night meetings may be required to carry out duties. Considerable stress experience in meeting deadlines, public contact and frequent interruptions may occur. Regular and periodic exposure to computer screen and extensive typing on the computer, is required. Considerable standing, walking, and some lifting up to thirty (30) pounds as well as regular crouching, bending, kneeling, etc., are required The position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job requires frequent interaction with general public. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be required.

The Towns of Bolton and Columbia seeks qualified applicants for a shared position as Town Planner/Director of Community Development. Salary $65,000 plus full benefits. For job descriptions and applications contact Joyce M. Stille, Administrative Officer, Town of Bolton, 222 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043. Deadline July 14, 2008. EOE

Position Definition: Plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive program of municipal planning and economic development including review, coordination and analysis of applications, site plans, special permits and subdivisions plans, special permits and subdivisions.

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Administrative Officer with policy direction from the Planning and Zoning Commission pertaining to planning and zoning related issues. Work is carried out with considerable independence and judgment to reach desired results.

Supervision Exercised: None. Land Use Secretary, interns, temporary employees and volunteers may be utilized as assigned by the Administrative Officer.

Examples of Essential Duties:
1. Provides near term and long range planning assistance to the Board of Selectmen and to various Town boards and commissions including but not limited to Land Use and Economic Development, as required, in public works, municipal planning and development matters.

2. The employee is responsible for determining work procedures and for carrying assignments through to completion in relation to planning issues in the technical review of proposed regulations, plans and applications for special permits,subdivisions (including open space conservation developments), commercial development projects and Inland Wetlands; conducts on-site evaluations; makes written recommendations on all conservation and development proposals before said boards and commissions. Assists and advises land use boards and commissions on open space planning issues.

3. Explains regulations and procedures to applicants and citizens. Devises and implements systems to provide efficient service to the public. Holds pre-submission meetings with planning and zoning and inland wetlands applicants when appropriate. Advises applicants of alternative or creative designs which would promote better land use. Leads unified staff review and coordinates efforts for one-stop permitting. Coordinates Town professional staff report submissions in a complete and timely manner.

4. Coordinates administrative duties for the Economic Development Commission. Participates in special economic development projects. Assists in preparing the agendas and draft motions for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervises and participates in the review and update ofthe Town's Plan of Conservation and Development, Open Space Plan, Zoning, Subdivision, and Wetlands Regulations, and land use related ordinances and land use maps including traditional and electronic (GIS) mapping.

5. Coordinates commissions’ and departments’ activities with other Town
departments, boards and commissions. Coordinates administrative activities and may assist in the activities of the land use related boards and commissions. Provides advice, assistance and reports to various Town officials, boards,commissions and agencies on land matters. Submits reports to the Administrative Officer and Board of Selectmen as directed. Creates and provides GIS maps as requested by town boards and commissions.

6. Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social and physical factors affecting land use. Coordinates town programs with regional,state and federal planning agencies. Acts as Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or Inland Wetlands Agent in his/her absence.

7. Assists in applying for inter-governmental assistance in areas such as housing, community development and open space. Assists in administering grant programs. Acts as Fair Housing Officer.

8. Participates in preparing and administering budgets of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

9. Attends boards’ and commissions’ meetings on request. Provides expert testimony on behalf of the Town. Represents Town at various agencies’ meetings. Attends training and conducts research to maintain current knowledge of economic development, planning, and zoning issues.

Examples of Incidental Duties:
1. Issues driveway permits and reviews compliance.

3. Coordinates project work with other towns, state and federal agencies as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Thorough knowledge of land use and community planning concepts and demographics. Ability to work with GIS to produce maps. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local land use laws and regulations, and court decisions that may affect municipal land use regulation. Advanced skill in research techniques. Ability to organize, direct and prepare comprehensive area plans. Advanced ability to secure the cooperation of others. Thorough ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Thorough ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, Town officials, committees, citizens, developers and private land preservation groups.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Masters Degree in Planning or closely related field, supplemented with a minimum of two (2) years planning experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certificate: Certification of AICP desirable. Possession of valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Physical Exertion/Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow. Ability to lift and carry files. Ability to walk on rough terrain. Irregular and short-term exposure to computer screen. Some stress involved in public contact.

Note: The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.

General Description: The Town Planner is a professional administrative position which overseas local land use regulations and planning for the Town of Columbia. The Town Planner is responsible for serving as staff to the Planning and Zoning Commission and coordinating planning and zoning activities through related departments. Duties include receiving and reviewing applications for subdivisions, site plans, special exceptions and zone changes, attending Planning and Zoning meetings and advising potential applicants of town policies and procedures. The Town Planner assists the Economic Development Commission to develop and promote appropriate economic development.

Supervision Received: The Town Planner is supervised by the Town Administrator.

Example of Duties: Serves as staff to the Planning and Zoning Commission; establishes meeting dates, prepares legal notices and conducts research on behalf of the Commission and attends Commission meetings.

Receives and reviews applications for subdivisions, site plans, zone changes and special exceptions; refers and contacts appropriate agencies and departments to insure collection of all data and prepares such data for formal Planning and Zoning Commission action.

Administers and implements various land use controls, including zoning, subdivision, wetlands, flood plains and aquifer regulations.

Organizes, plans and directs the Town’s land use regulations and implements the policies of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Provides technical information and assistance to other government agencies and the public on matters related to land use and planning.

Prepares the annual department budget and controls the expenditure of funds within budgeted amounts.

Acts as Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or Inland Wetlands Agent in his/her absence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of land use regulations and municipal planning.

Considerable knowledge of the state and local ordinances, statutes and regulations on zoning and land use.

Thorough ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, officials of other agencies and the general public.

Physical and Mental Requirements / Work Environment: (Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act; this list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary).

Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in and outside from the primary office or work site(s). Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, using a keyboard and/or calculator with accuracy.

Ability to see and read objects closely as in reading/proof reading narrative or financial reports. Ability to read plans, maps or diagrams and read from a computer monitor.

Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise as in hearing, using a telephone.

Ability to concentrate on complicated detail and complex issues for more then three hours at a time with some interruption, pressure and changing priorities.

Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and ability to remember information that has been read, studied or previously learned.

Ability to learn and apply new information, methodologies, techniques and legislation applicable to departmental activities.

Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately.

Works in typical office setting subject to interruptions, heavy traffic flow and heavy work volume expectations. May be exposed to dust and electromagnetic radiation from computer monitors.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, majoring in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements: Must have a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Zoning issues zoning permits and conducts field inspections to assure compliance with zoning regulations.

Issues zoning permits, reviews and approves building and site development, conducts site inspections, investigates zoning violations complaints, performs site inspections for zoning certificates of compliance, handles some public inquires on zoning issues, performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in real estate, construction or land use planning and regulations, with some investigative or enforcement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. MS Word & Excel knowledge, GIS experience a plus, CAZEO trained preferable. Valid Drivers License required.

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Personnel Department
Westport Town Hall
110 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT 06880

Performs a variety of civil engineering assignments. Inspection of construction projects, preparing bid documents, site plan review, operation of computerized programs such as CAD, GIS, Pavement Management, and various databases.

Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree, site plan and field work experience, and strong computer experience.

To Apply: Contact the Personnel department at 860-489-2394 for required City application form or download from www.torringtonct.org.

The Consulting Town Planner will work with the Planning Commission to provide professional level expertise in support of the Commission’s duties. The consultant will work with town departments, boards, commissions, local businesses, and the public at large to implement elements of the 2005 Essex Plan of Conservation and Development and other projects as deemed necessary by the Commissionby providing analysis, guidance, communication, and coordination as needed.

Interested parties should submit resume or letter of introduction to: cvarricchio@essexct.gov

An opening exists in the Town of East Lyme planning Office for a Director of Planning. This position performs planning services in the areas of land use, economic development, housing, population trends, and related municipal planning areas. Under the direction of the First Selectman, the Director of Planning is responsible for implementation and coordination of economic and community development, policies, and programs. The Town is seeking a professional with a Master’s Degree in Urban/City Planning or a closely related field with concentrated course work/experience in Urban/City Planning. Managerial experience and Certification as a Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners is desirable. This is a position with benefits and a salary range of $47,000-61,000.

Interested individuals may inquire and pick up an application and job description at the Town of East Lyme Human Resource Office, the Town web site (www.eltownhall.com) or e-mail hrmanager@eltownhall.com.

Applications and resumes for this position should be submitted to Town of East Lyme, Human Resource Office, PO Box 519, Niantic, CT 06357, e-mail, or fax 860-739-6930, no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday June 18, 2008.

The Town of Enfield currently has an opening for an Assistant Town Planner. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Planning in the planning and carrying out of studies and work related to community development land use and other activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have considerable knowledge of zoning, subdivision and land use principles and practices; knowledge of the sources of data regarding sociological, economic and financial factors of community development. Considerable ability to perform technical research and comprehensive studies in areas related to community planning; considerable ability to accumulate, analyze and compile statistical and technical data; ability to interpret sketches, designs, maps and detailed drawings. Knowledge of principles and practices of wetlands enforcement and erosion control.

DUTIES: Requires field inspections and regular attendance at night meetings of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency with occasional attendance at other board meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in geography, planning or public administration or some related field and three (3) years experience in the field of municipal planning or equivalent combination of education and experience required. GIS experience and Members of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants who posses a Certificate from the CTDEP for completion of the Municipal Inland Wetlands Commissioners Training Program.

Detailed Job Descriptions available by contacting the Enfield Human Resources Department.
Salary: $47,683 – 65,166.
Interested applicants apply by Thursday, July 3, 2008 to: Dawn Maselek, Personnel Coordinator, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT. 06082 or email to jobs@enfield.org.

On Line Applications and other Human Resource Info is available at www.enfield.org EOE

The Town of Haddam, CT is pleased to announce the creation of a Town Planner position. The selected professional will assist the Town's various Land Use Commission's, under the direction of the First Selectman, in the areas of planning, zoning, conservation, economic development, municipal improvements and housing. The Town is seeking an individual with 4 years of experience and training. A salary of up to $65,000 is offered, as well as an attractive benefit package. A copy of the detailed job description is available at the Haddam Town Office Building. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Haddam Town Office Building,
30 Field Park Drive, Haddam, CT 06438, email selectmen@haddam.org or fax
860-345-3730, by not later than June 16, 2008 at 4:00 P.M.

URS CORPORATION, a leading worldwide design consulting firm specializing in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental and Survey is seeking a Transportation Planner for our Rocky Hill, CT office.

BSCE with a minimum of 4 years experience in transportation planning and engineering/design projects, including Alternatives Analyses, EIS and Preliminary Engineering project stages. Working knowledge of transportation travel demand forecasting and GIS. Familiarity with FTA, NEPA and DOT planning and design standards, and plan preparation format and report writing is required. The position will be part of the Transportation group. This position will operate in conjunction with a design team assigned to specific projects and highway design tasks.

URS CORPORATION offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume with salary requirements online at www.urscorp.jobs and reference URS28276.

Regional Planner – planning work in transportation, land use, environment. Four-year planning/related degree + year experience; master's/additional exp. GIS exp. preferred; full-time/benefits, $38-40,000; resume w/completed application form by noon 6/16/08: CCRPA, 225 N. Main, #304, Bristol, CT. 06010, www.ccrpa.org (EOE)

NATURE OF WORK:
This position is the primary contact point between the City and the private business community. Work involves contacting existing New Haven businesses and coordinating solutions to their problems, assisting new business expansion opportunities and actively promoting the acquisition of new economic enterprises for the City. It is the mainstay of the City's business retention program. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic Development and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four-year university or college with major course work in business administration, planning or other related fields; and at least two years of direct experience dealing with the business community on a field basis for either private or public agencies; AND the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of public administration and/or governmental operations as well as some experience in the private sector, preferably working within a private corporation; Knowledge of basic business economics including understanding of the private sector economic system, business taxation and finance, business capital investment and private sector personnel policies; Competent writing and verbal skills are required as well as the ability to put together logical reports; Ability to understand specific business problems and actively work toward a solution.

Elizabeth Mikolike
Executive Administrative Assistant
Office of Economic Development
City of New Haven
203.946.2366 (phone)
203.946.2391 (fax)
bmikolik@newhavenct.net

The City of New Haven offers the following options for those wishing to apply for positions with the City:

You may come in person to the Department of Human Resources office, 200 Orange Street, 1st Floor Room 102, New Haven, CT 06510, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Full job postings, descriptions and applications are available at this location.

Job applications and resumes may be mailed by postal delivery to the above address.

· Resumes may be e-mailed to NHjobs@newhavenct.net. Please include the job title you are applying for in the SUBJECT line of your email. E-mail without a current job title in the SUBJECT line may not be considered. Applications/Resumes MUST be received no later than 5 p.m. on listed removal date.

· Please note that only resumes may be e-mailed. Resumes e-mailed as attachments must be sent in Microsoft Word, PDF, RTF or compatible formats. Please do not select this delivery option if you are not able to e-mail your resume as a Microsoft Word, PDF or RTF document, or if you are not familiar with compatible formats.

· It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that their application or resume was received. The City of New Haven is not responsible for problems with fax transmission or postal and e-mail delivery of job applications and resumes.

· E-mailed resumes will receive an automated e-mail response to confirm receipt of the email. Your resume cannot be considered to be legally filed until this confirmation e-mail is received. If you do not receive the confirmation within 15 minutes of e-mailing your resume, you should immediately contact Human Resources at (203) 946-8252.

· Applicants who respond to job announcements by faxing a resume and/or application, or by e-mailing a resume are still required to fill out and personally sign a City of New Haven job application during the interview process.

A copy of the job application is available on the City of New Haven website (www.cityofnewhaven.net) in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The application may be downloaded and printed, (then mailed by postal delivery or faxed as instructed above). To open this file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free for download here .Adobe Reader is available in versions for Macintosh and all Windows platforms.

Please note that criminal background reviews are performed. The City of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the hiring of only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States.

The City of Hartford CT is seeking an entrepreneurial economic
development professional to lead its revitalization. The position
reports directly to the Mayor, serves as Executive Director of the
Hartford Redevelopment Agency and principal liaison with business, the
City Council, State, and community organizations on all matters relating
to development. It oversees a department that encompasses: planning,
economic development, private housing programs, grants (CDBG, HOME and
others), licenses and inspections; a staff of 79 and a $4.9M budget.
Projects include comprehensive development along several major arterials
leading into the City from the metropolitan area and the re-development
of a sports arena/convention complex. Project information at
www.hartford.gov/development. Job inquiries and applications (resume and
cover letter) in confidence to: development.hartford@gmail.com or call
Ana Perez at (617) 699-4561.

Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc., a 57-year-old, leading Westchester County, New York consulting firm is seeking a Community Planner to work in a dynamic and enriching environment. The firm’s land use consulting work consists primarily of providing on-going services to its many long-standing client communities. These services include but are not limited to development application and EIS review; the drafting of comprehensive plans and zoning laws; the preparation of specialized regulations such as tree, steep slope and wetland protection laws; the preparation of sophisticated residential bulk regulations; GIS projects, etc. The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of three to five years of experience as a professional planner.

• A degree in land use planning, landscape architecture or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• GIS and/or design skills are desirable.

Clark Associates offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to ajacobs@fpclark.com

Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. (FHI), a growing transportation and environmental planning consulting firm, is seeking to fill positions to service our clients in the New England and Tri-State (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) areas. We seek self-motivated professionals with the ability to work in a home-based environment. Current projects include corridor studies, traffic impact studies, transit studies, traffic calming, access management, municipal parking plans, bike/pedestrian planning, GIS, environmental assessments, environmental permitting, air quality analysis, cultural resource assessments, land use analysis, and public involvement for a wide variety of exciting projects for public and private sector clients.

Traffic Engineer (Connecticut-Based):

Entry to junior level traffic engineering position. Candidate should have some experience or exposure to software packages including HCS traffic analysis, SYNCHRO, CORESIM and AutoCAD. Strong writing and organizational skills are necessary. Position based in Connecticut.

Senior Transportation Planner/Traffic Engineer:

Senior Transportation Planner/Traffic Engineer with more than 10 years experience in transportation planning and traffic analysis. Multimodal experience preferred. Candidate should have strong analytical, project management, client interface, and communication skills. Private and public sector experience desired. Preferred candidate should offer strong business development potential and the willingness to oversee and train junior staff.

Cultural Resource Specialist:

Cultural resource planner with 3-5 years experience in cultural resource analysis and historical documentation. Experience in HABS/HAER work, Cultural Resource Survey, paint and mortar analysis National Register Nomination and Section 106 document preparation preferred. Current cultural resource work includes town-wide survey, corridor documentation, view shed impact analysis, HABS/HAER documentation, historic documentation, Section 106 and 4(f) analyses and historic structure reports. Consulting sector experience desired. Archeological experience a plus.

Environmental Planner (Connecticut-Based):

Environmental Planner with 2-5 years of experience. Experience desired in any or all of the following areas: NEPA-related environmental assessment, water resources, noise/air quality analysis, land use planning, environmental permitting, and GIS. Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills are necessary. Position based in Connecticut.

Salary commensurate with experience for all positions. Send resume and salary requirements to resume@fhiplan.com or Claudia Massie, Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc., 72 Cedar Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Worcester has an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic city with large-scale, smart growth revitalization underway. The City is seeking qualified, highly motivated applicants to provide development review, customer service and administrative support for the City’s land use development boards. Other duties include: planning and research in the areas of land use, housing and community development. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, written, oral communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Minimum training & experience: Bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning, public policy, geography, architecture, civil engineering or other discipline applicable to land use planning, and two years of professional experience in related field; or a Master’s degree in city or regional planning or related field; proficiency with personal computers; experience using the entire Microsoft Office Suite; some experience with Geographic Information Systems desirable; bilingual a plus. Submit letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirements to: City of Worcester – HR, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. EOE/AA employer. Email: johnsonk@ci.worcester.ma.us . Open until filled.

Environmental Planner

The Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., (SWI
RC&D) a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, is pleased to announce the creation of
an Environmental Planner position, located in Mascoutah, Illinois (metro St. Louis).
This position will assist in working with local and regional entities in identifying and
protecting agricultural, cultural, historic, and natural resources, as well as
identifying greenway and recreational opportunities within southwestern Illinois.

Job Description:
This is a full time, permanent, entry to mid-level professional position directed
towards the development of local and regional environmental analysis and
planning, and related work. The selected employee will be responsible for working
to develop environmental planning documents/tools such as environmental
resource inventories, open space plans, farmland preservation plans, stormwater
plans, greenway and recreation plans, and other potential products. Work involves
interacting with community leaders and the public, researching and analyzing land
use and environmental information, generating plans and other documents,
assisting in the development of land use ordinances, and researching and
providing resource and funding information to implement recommendations.
This position will involve participation in other projects of the Southwestern Illinois
Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., including supporting documents to
assist in the protection of open space, smart growth initiatives such as
conservation subdivisions and low impact development, and other environmental
projects. The position will rely heavily on Geographic Information System (GIS)
technology/data, and will be responsible to continue the maintenance and
development of a comprehensive regional environmental GIS data library.
Coordination with SWI RC&D staff, other public agencies, non-profit organizations,
the business community, and the public is integral to this position. Work is to be
performed in accordance with well defined objectives and professional standards
with the opportunity for independent judgment, subject to administrative and
technical review by higher level supervisors while work is in progress and upon
completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the development of project study needs, scopes and
methodologies. Identify data sources and appropriate contacts for
information and collaboration.
• Research and analyze local, regional or sub regional environmental
conditions and policy needs, for preparation of environmental resource
inventories, open space and farmland preservation plans, ordinances,
regional greenway plans or other environmental management tools.
• Assist in research on and development of studies, documents, and plans
relating to smart growth, as needed.
• Compile and integrate data for the preparation of maps using GIS, charts
and graphics for use as working tools and for presentation.
• Assist with the coordination of advisory and steering committees for the
preparation of studies and plans.
• Prepare written text for reports and plans and present study and research
results to public and private sector representatives.
• Participate in larger SWI RC&D projects to bring environmental perspectives
and information to the projects, as required.
• Support and maintain regional GIS data library.
• Perform related work, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of community and
regional planning and principles of smart growth.
• Knowledge of the factors involved in environmental planning including
principles of open space and farmland needs analysis and planning,
greenway planning, land preservation techniques, natural resources
planning, water quality analysis and planning, and Phase II stormwater
requirements.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of geographic information systems,
including ESRI products.
• Ability to independently secure and analyze facts through research,
interviewing and investigation; to prepare alternatives, think creatively, and
exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to present results of projects effectively in oral, written and graphic
form.
• Availability to attend evening meetings in client communities, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, state, regional and local officials, and the general public.

Experience:
A masters degree in urban, environmental or resource planning, with major course
work in discipline and applicable to environmental planning is preferred. An
equivalent combination of education and professional experience in a discipline
applicable to environmental planning will be considered.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit the following for consideration:
• Resume, not to exceed three pages
• References (minimum of three), not to exceed one page
• Cover Letter, not to exceed two pages, which includes specific responses to
the following questions:
• Why you are interested in working for a nonprofit organization?
• Why have you chosen to specialize in environmental/resource
planning?
• Which of the above-referenced qualifications are your strengths?
• Which of the above-referenced qualifications are you weakest in?
• Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
• Applicant may submit examples of up to three representative projects that
they have led, or had a significant impact upon. Examples should include up
to one page (per project) of text, describing the overall project, as well as
your specific contribution to the project, as well as up to two graphics (per
project). Graphics should be no larger than 11” x 17”.

The above-referenced information may be submitted for consideration in the
following format(s):
1. Information may be submitted via email in a total file size not to exceed
5mb. Attachments should be clearly labeled as resume, references, cover
letter, Project Narrative(s), Project 1 Graphic, Project 2 Graphic, etc.
2. Information may be submitted in paper format to: Southwestern Illinois
Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., 406 East Main Street,
Mascoutah, Illinois 62258. (Please include a CD of all information along with
your paper submission.)

Position will remain posted until filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for
further consideration. SWI RC&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MVC Summer Intern
Martha's Vineyard Commission seeking intern for summer 2008

The intern's main responsibility will be coordinating a program of outreach and communication activities related to the Island Plan including: 1) preparation of presentation materials, 2) organization of forums, smaller meetings and surveys, and 3) compilation of results of these efforts. Course work or other background in planning, communications or related fields would be an asset.
The position pays $10-12 per hour, depending on experience, for a 37.5-hour workweek. For information on the Island Plan: www.islandplan.org. To apply, please submit resume to: Jeff Wooden, Administrator, Martha's Vineyard Commission, PO Box 1447, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Fax resumes to (508) 693-7894 or e-mail resumes to wooden@mvcommission.org.

The American Planning Association has a web page that contains Job Openings in the Planning Field.

State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Various Locations throughout Connecticut: DAS has established a World Wide Web Site on its Home Page for a current listing of job examination postings. These exams include those open to the public. State employment application forms can also be downloaded from the site. Details of each position are also available at the site.

govtjobs.com- Government jobs page that includes listings for Planning and Code Enforcement Jobs.