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Description
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) is 1 of 11 commissions serving Vermont municipalities (Vermont Regional Planning Commissions). As adopted in 1997, the mission of the NRPC is:
- To conduct regional planning programs.
- To assist local municipalities,through education, technical assistance, grants and funding; and to aid municipalities in their planning efforts as authorized by Vermont planning laws.
- To serve as a center of information and as a resource to support the region and its municipalities'interests, growth patterns and common goals.
- To provide a forum for the discussion of issues which are regional in nature and/or unique to our area of the state, and to serve as a mediator to resolve conflicts as appropriate. Common sense and a spirit of compromise must be allowed to enter the discussion so that the impacts of development may be mitigated.
Our region is made up of 23 (19 towns, 3 incorporated villages, and 1 city) located in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties in northwestern Vermont. The region's total year round population numbers around 45,000, and its land area covers over 1,200 square miles.
Position Overview:
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has an exciting opportunity for an individual with 3-5 years of experience in community development or local and regional planning. The Planner will help to build stronger communities in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties by implementing projects and programs of NRPC.
Responsibilities:
This includes assisting with the redevelopment of potentially contaminated properties by managing the NRPC Brownfields program; providing grant writing and grant management support for communities and regional organizations; managing local bike and pedestrian projects; and assisting with regional land use, natural resources, energy and transportation planning.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have experience or training with brownfields redevelopment, writing and managing state and federal grants, regional/local planning and community development. Solid written and verbal communication skills and a degree in planning or related field are required.
Compensation: Starting salary high $30,000s to low $40,000s, dependant upon experience; excellent benefit package.
Closing Date: The position is open until filled.
To Apply:
Please send a résumé and 3 references.
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
155 Lake St
Saint Albans VT 05478-2219
An Equal Opportunity Employer