REGIONAL PLANNER

Position Summary

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) is seeking a proactive, analytical, and adaptable professional with a broad interest in regional planning and regional services. An ideal candidate would have a willingness to work across multiple planning disciplines. The position will include work developing plans and studies, supporting regional initiatives, and facilitating regional services. A primary responsibility will be working on the completion of RiverCOG’s regional waste authority study and creation and stand up of a regional waste authority. There will be opportunities to work in other planning disciplines including supporting transportation planning projects, reviewing municipal zoning and plans, and assisting with regional housing planning.

RiverCOG’s Regional Planners are expected to work on multiple concurrent projects and have demonstrated time management skills to ensure work progresses on schedule. Additional responsibilities include data collection, research, public outreach, program coordination, newsletter content, media analysis, and collaboration with member municipalities.

Abilities and Skills

Experience in municipal or shared services, particularly solid waste and recycling, and grant writing is desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning or a related field and three years of planning, or related, experience. If the candidate has a master’s degree in city or regional planning or a related field, a minimum of one year of planning, or related, experience required.

Applicants must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and hybrid meeting management software (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

Experience using ArcGIS (Desktop/ArcPro) and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.

Work Environment

Standard office environment with potential for hybrid work from home days, with permission from the Executive Director. Flexible hours and work week are possible as well.

Certificates and Licenses

The Planner position requires either a master’s degree in city or regional planning or a related field and one year of planning experience, or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and three years of planning experience. A valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation are also required.

Wage range

This position may be filled with a salary of up to $75,000 per year depending on qualifications.

Applicants with more experience may apply to this position as a senior planner at a higher salary commensurate with experience. RiverCOG has a 35-hour flexible work week, health, and dental insurance,

401a retirement and 457 deferred compensation plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid leave time.

Note: This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. The Lower CT River Valley Council of Governments provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and prohibits unlawful discrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act as it may be amended from time to time.

Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Essex, CT 06426