Land Use and Comprehensive Planning Principal Planner
Land Use and Comprehensive Planning Principal Planner
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$ 64360 - 75000
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Job Description
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for a fulltime 37.5 hours/week) Principal Planner Land Use and Comprehensive Planning position within the agencys Regional Collaboration and Community Planning (RCCP) Department.
The ideal candidate will serve as a key member of the agencys community planning program which includes land use comprehensive and master planning and housing verticals. The planner will split their time between land use and comprehensive planning initiatives and may work on other projects based on interest and need. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic interdisciplinary innovative teambased environment with growth opportunities.
About CMRPC
CMRPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in southern Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the region. Join our team with supportive colleagues making real impacts in the communities of Central Massachusetts. CMRPC supports the complete team member as we work on meaningful innovative and exciting projects while respecting and supporting the individuals wellness and a balanced and fulfilling work life.
CMRPC offers a flexible supportive and familyfriendly work environment and a commitment to ongoing professional development. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce and encourage all qualified people to apply. CMRPC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race color national origin sex age disability religious creed sexual orientation gender identity and expression veterans status and/or ancestry. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where needed.
CMRPCs office includes almost 60 fulltime employees located in the Worcester Central Business District in a transitaccessible and bikefriendly office LEEDcertified building. Free parking is provided in the attached garage. For further detail on CMRPC please visit www.cmrpc.
Typical Duties
As a midsenior member of the community planning team the staffer will lead delegate and assist with projects. Projects may include zoning diagnostics zoning (code) rewrites development of bylaws review of subdivision regulations sitespecific constraints analysis comprehensive/ master (general) plans downtown and town center plans housing production plans regional initiatives and grant writing.
This is a writing analysis and communicationintensive position. It requires the ability to analyze and synthesize a wide variety of inputs author zoning codes and longform narratives and communicate in public settings. A strong foundation of planning/community development theory and data/analytical skills are essential. The successful applicant will be able to lead complex planning processes with minimal supervision and possess working knowledge of land use and zoning principles. Attention to detail and a thorough conscientious nature are necessary for success.
Specific duties will include:
Lead complex planning processes for land use/ zoning and comprehensive planning projects. Conduct zoning diagnostics and updates. Coordinate master planning updates. Author master plan elements.
Assist team members with land use projects master plans and other initiatives. Provide gap assistance and support to managers other project leads and master plan chapter authors.
Participate in and coordinate public meetings (e.g. visioning sessions workshops committee meetings and CMRPC presentations). Identify issues and opportunities. Review local regulations for compliance best practices and alignment with community priorities; develop language that aligns regulations with community needs.
Resource development (i.e. grant writing proposals).
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills:
- A familiarity with land use and zoning principles or a background in planning with a desire to develop proficiency in land use and zoning including Massachusetts zoning law.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis. Proficiency with GIS and working with census data. Experience applying these methods in a planning context.
- Strong writing communication data analytical and time management skills.
- A professional demeanor and a positive can do attitude.
- A strong attention to detail and conscientiousness/thoroughness.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner.
- Ability to proactively set priorities and multitask without compromising attention to detail.
- An understanding of multistep processes and working within them in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while not being afraid to ask questions.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Outlook Excel and Word.
- Ability to effectively use programs such as Canva Tableau Sketchup Adobe Suite (Illustrator) and other visualization tools a plus.
- Professionallevel data analysis skills are preferred. AICP is a plus.
This is a fulltime position with an excellent employee benefits package. Standard work week is 5 days 37.5 hours/week). Starting salary will range from $64360 to $75000.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Offers will be commensurate with relevant experience. In addition to competitive compensation CMRPC offers a great work environment and an excellent benefits package. CMRPC offers a flexible supportive and familyfriendly work environment and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
This position is exempt under the guidelines of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid drivers license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. Candidate must be willing to adhere to all active and future public safety requirements (including mask and/or vaccination mandates). While many CMRPC staff are currently working remotely at least in part all staff must be available for inperson meetings within the region as needed and it is expected that staff be available for inoffice work as is appropriate for their work assignments.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
