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CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Job Announcement: Community Development Planner

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) works cooperatively with 23 member municipalities in Washington and Orange counties to address regional issues and provide effective local government. We engage with municipal leaders, area non-profits, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies to implement a variety of initiatives and programs tailored to local and regional needs, and complete projects of statewide importance. CVRPC is a great place to advance your career in planning, surrounded by a dynamic, personable team working collaboratively to plan a sustainable future for the Central Vermont region.

We’re looking for a full-time community development planner with broad life experience, the capacity to pair municipal needs with available resources, and a passion for helping Central Vermonters meet their planning goals. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills in the field and be comfortable interfacing directly with volunteer committees, select boards, city councils and municipal staff. Expected duties will include providing technical assistance and additional capacity to our municipalities, growing our brownfields assessment program, supporting our regional economic development program, and leadership on other special projects as needed (including, transportation, grant writing and grant administration). Exceptional organizational and communication skills are a must. The RPC works exclusively with the Microsoft Office Suite.

As a team member at CVRPC, you’ll enjoy:

  • Professional development opportunities and the opportunity to lead others.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental

  • Paid sick-leave and vacation time plus twelve paid holidays per year

  • Option to work partially remote (after an initial performance evaluation period)

Interested in this position? Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to jobs@cvregion.com. Please be sure to reference “Community Development Planner” and your last name in the subject line. The salary range for a planner is $46,000 to $66,700 dependent on qualifications. A more senior title and compensation package may be considered for qualifying candidates. This position will remain open until it is filled. A review of applications will begin June 12, 2023. A complete job description is available at https://centralvtplanning.org/.  Contact Christian Meyer (meyer@cvregion.com) with questions. CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Job Announcment: Senior Land Use Planner

 

MONTPELIER, VT – The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) seeks a versatile and energetic Senior Land Use Planner to develop, implement, and manage projects across our 23 municipalities.

 

The Land Use Planner will be responsible for helping municipalities identify and achieve their goals in addressing the housing shortage, supporting municipal bylaw updates, protecting forests, water and farmlands, adapting to climate change and mitigating flood impacts, and revitalizing village centers. The position requires significant contact and coordination with municipal officials, volunteer boards, regional organizations, and State and Federal government.

 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a planning-related field, including zoning, development, and town and city planning. Experience drafting planning and regulatory documents (such as comprehensive plans and land use regulations), as well as writing and public speaking, are required. Knowledge working with GIS is preferred. Attendance at evening meetings is required.

 

Interested in this position? Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to jobs@cvregion.com. Please be sure to reference “Land Use Planner” and your last name in the subject line. The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $80,000 dependent on qualifications. This position will remain open until it is filled. A review of applications will begin January 2, 2024. A complete job description is available at https://centralvtplanning.org/. Contact Christian Meyer (meyer@cvregion.com) with questions. CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Job Announcment: Planning Technicians

Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) works cooperatively with 23 member municipalities in Washington and Orange counties to address regional issues and provide effective local government. We engage with area non-profits, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies to implement a variety of projects and programs tailored to local and regional needs, and complete projects of statewide importance. CVRPC is a great place to start or advance your career in planning, surrounded by a dynamic, personable team working collaboratively to plan a sustainable future for the Central Vermont region.The

We’re looking for  seasonal planning technicians ($18/HR) to assist us primarily with field work data collection. These positions will play an active role in our transportation field work program. Opportunity to work on and support regional, local energy, natural resource, and local hazard mitigation plans as they present themselves.

As a team member at CVRPC, you’ll enjoy:
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Working with a variety of planning disciplines
• Gaining experience in regional planning and networking

Interested in this position? Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references to jobs@cvregion.com please list planning technician in the subject line. These positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.