Regional Housing Principal Planner
Regional Housing Principal Planner
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$ 64360 - 84480
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Job Description
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for the fulltime 37.5 hours/week) position of Regional Housing Planner within the agencys Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department. This is a regional position serving the Towns of Auburn Berlin Grafton Mendon and Shrewsbury. This position will perform responsible professional technical and administrative work providing administrative support services for housingrelated programs projects and activities. The Regional Housing Planner is responsible for administrative duties assigned by member town representatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative environment with an opportunity for growth.
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 accommodations will be provided where needed.
CMRPCs office includes over 50 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 details on CMRPC please visitwww.cmrpc.
Responsibilities
This position was created to provide member towns with professional staff to coordinate housing production ensure a diverse housing stock and capacity to respond to the housing crisis that exists within the CMRPC region and across the country. This position requires the ability to compile and analyze a wide variety of data to communicate (in writing and in person) in public settings to facilitate public outreach activities and to coordinate with housing stakeholders at the municipal level. The successful applicant will be a key part of CMRPCs Regional Collaboration and Community Development team and will provide direct Housing Coordination services to member towns.
Specific duties will include:
- Provides administrative support services for Housing Committees Affordable Housing Trusts or Housing Partnerships
- Assists in the development approval tracking and implementation of Housing Production Plans.
- Assists in preparing and/or reviewing proposed bylaw amendments and amendments to specific Boards rules and regulations especially those listed in Housing Production Plans such as Inclusive Zoning utilizing the Community Preservation Act and Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Maintains member Towns Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) tracking threats to the unit count and deed restriction expiration as well as tracking new affordable housing unit production. Filing necessary paperwork with DHCD for SHI units and assisting with the Affordable Housing Audit process.
- Develops and executes housingrelated public educational programs events and resource guides.
- Tracks legislation related to housing
- Develops relationships with local developers service providers lenders and agencies.
- Responds to questions and requests for information from the public and other town departments. Provides guidance and technical assistance as necessary.
- Attends regional and professional development meetings as necessary.
- Resource development and grant writing related to topical efforts to benefit member communities.
- Working with local officials to identify housing needs and opportunities and shortterm strategies to address them.
- Meeting coordination including identifying appropriate facilities registration of attendees and other logistics.
- Development of community engagement tools such as online surveys.
- Contributing to project or organization social media platforms websites newsletters and informational booklets.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters degree in community and/or urban planning public policy public administration or similar degree with 35 years relevant work experience is preferred. Candidates with a bachelors degree will be considered with sufficient work experience in municipal management housing government law planning or a related field.
The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the functions of municipal government local bylaws rules and regulations especially those related to housing such as Chapter 40B Inclusive Zoning CPA ADUs and deed restrictions. General understanding of the interaction between local state and federal government
- A professional demeanor and a positive can do attitude.
- A taskoriented work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner. This may include learning from other housing coordinators around the state and in other areas of the country.
- Ability to proactively set priorities and multitask without compromising attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Understanding of multistep processes and how to work within them in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while not being afraid to ask questions.
- Ability to conduct public outreach and education creating messages on multiple platforms to engage community.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Outlook Excel and Word.
Supplemental Information
This is a fulltime position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Standard work week is 5 days 37.5 hours/week). 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 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.
The starting salary range is $64360 $84480 depending on experience and qualifications. Offers will be commensurate with relevant experience. In addition to competitive compensation CMRPC offers a great work environment and an excellent benefits package. This position is exempt under the guidelines of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
If you can bring a competitive streak relevant skills and experience and a strong work ethic to CMRPC in this capacity please submit youre a cover letter resume three professional references supporting your qualifications to. The position is open until filled or canceled.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
