Up to four positions are available.
The PVPC is seeking candidates for up to four planners for the Community Development Department and the Land Use and Environment Department.
Community Development Planner:
Under general supervision, this position performs a wide variety of professional work in relation to regional planning, with an emphasis in grant writing for and implementing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, infrastructure planning, and other related planning and project management as needed. The position coordinates planning studies; collects and presents data and prepares reports; provides information and guidance to the public; assists in grant writing, grant implementation, contract administration and community outreach; and other duties as assigned.
Land Use and Environment Planner:
Under general supervision, this position performs a wide variety of planning tasks necessary to advance the PVPC’s mission of catalyzing regional progress. Work includes provision of professional, technical, and administrative work to execute housing, community development, land use, zoning, and planning projects at the local and regional levels including research, writing, attending public meetings, delivering public presentations and other duties as assigned.
Interested parties should submit applications as soon as possible; PVPC is doing immediate review of applications received and will contact qualified applicants to schedule first interviews following review. This posting is scheduled to remain open until Tuesday, October 17, 2023, however, please note that the recruitment may be cancelled or the position filled before the October 17th deadline.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
The PVPC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).
The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.
See https://www.pvpc.org/about/employment-opportunities for job descriptions and salary ranges.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Indrani Kowlessar, Director of Human Resources, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104, email: ikowlessar@pvpc.org.