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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: Principal Planner

Job Number: 14404624

Status: Open

Post Date: 01/05/2021

Close Date: 02/04/2021

Description

Principal Planner is responsible for development and implementation of a variety of planning work
including but not limited to community development, environmental planning and resource protection,
economic development, and housing planning. Works under the supervision of the Department?s
Director.
Grade 18
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 a variety of advanced professional planning tasks.
Prepares and implements complex planning projects and studies including preparing and
presenting research, local and regional plans, and reports, and complying with funding and
contracting requirements.
Conducts research, analysis and writing tasks, performs field work as needed to fulfill the
obligations of local, state, and federal-funded planning and initiatives.
Identifies and applies for funding opportunities for agency.
Provides work directive and guidance to less experienced planning staff.
Coordinates, facilitates, moderates public meetings and hearings as needed.
Assists local officials in understanding and complying with zoning ordinances/bylaws, subdivision
regulations and other related land use and development codes.
Carries out supervisory, coordinating, and liaison activities relative to work being conducted by
other agencies or consultants.
Collects, tabulates, analyzes, and interprets statistical data of a varied nature, applying standards
and statistical measurements to such data. Prepares reports summarizing data collected,
methods used, and findings, complete with charts, graphs and maps.
Acts as project manager or team leader when assigned.
Performs similar or related work as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
May supervise interns or junior level planners.
Principal Planner
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor?s degree in urban
planning and development, or a closely related field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or regional planning
Any equivalent combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience, with
additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Exceptional communicator
Innovative thinker
Strong organizational skills
Computer proficiency
Extraordinary writing skills
Sound research and analytical skills
Public Speaking
Grant writing ability
Knowledge of the principles/practices of planning and zoning
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to work independently
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.
Principal Planner
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
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Minimal physical effort generally required for work performed in the office. Position requires the ability
to operate a keyboard and standard office equipment. Must operate an automobile to perform regionwide travel to transact MRPC business and travel to ni

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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