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Company Name:

MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIO

Job Location:
1427R Water Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Job Specs

Duration: Full-Time, 4 - 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

Pay

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Job Title: Senior Planner

Job Number: 14404623

Status: Open

Post Date: 01/05/2021

Close Date: 02/04/2021

Description

Job Title: Senior Planner
Department: Planning and Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: September 18, 2020
POSITION SUMMARY
Senior Planner is responsible for the development and implementation of a wide variety of complex
planning tasks which includes but is not limited to land use, community development, environmental
planning, economic development, housing, transportation, and transit. Works under the supervision of
the Department?s Director.
Grade 19
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed.
Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related or a logical assignment to the position).
Performs advanced, professional multidisciplinary planning tasks.
Manages and provides oversight of contracts, complex planning projects and studies including
preparing and presenting research, local and regional plans and reports, and complying with
funding and contracting requirements.
Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, verifies contract expenditures and
compliance, and provides contract invoicing information to Finance as needed.
Prepares contracts between MRPC and its clients.
Identifies new funding opportunities for agency.
Applies for funding from governmental and other sources.
Provides work directive and guidance to less experienced planning staff.
Supervises assigned staff members on a full-time or project basis.
Performs field work to gather data relevant to planning assignments as necessary.
Provides input into the MRPC?s annual budget process.
Acts on behalf of the Director of the Department when requested.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises junior level planners within organization.
Supervises Consultants.
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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor?s degree and a
major in urban planning or related field and eight years? experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Work requires thorough knowledge of planning principles, practices and research methods as
well as independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties.
Ability to plan and manage a project budget.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms for presenting reports and projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, clients,
coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to provide leadership to other planners, interns, and project team members.
Proven Supervisory experience.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
Proven grant writing and management.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
REQUIREMENTS
Current Driver?s License and registered motor vehicle available for regular use.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed under typical office conditions. Noise level is moderate. Essential functions are
performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Regular and frequent contact with
municipal officials, staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and staff from federal and
state agencies. Work in the field may also be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Minimal physical effort generally required for work performed in the office. Position requires the ability
to operate a keyboard and s

How to Apply

Email resume and cover letter to MRPC by email to mrpc@mrpc.org

Contact

Name	Montachusett Regional Planning Com
Job Title	Not Specified
Address	464 Abbott Ave, Leominster, MA 01453
Phone	978-534-1481
Fax	Not Specified
Email	Not Specified
Web Site:	Not Specified

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