Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission
Job Opportunities
This section will list opportunities for job, internship, and volunteer positions.
Job Opportunities
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, a proactive Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving New England’s 4th largest metropolitan area located in western MA, seeks highly motivated professionals to fill the following positions.
Transit Planner
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, a proactive Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving New England's 4th largest metropolitan area located in western MA, seeks a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Transit Planner. This position provides extensive technical support services to the region's transit authority. Candidates must be technically sound and be able to handle multiple projects. Requires experience in emerging trends in transit, multi-modal service planning, Environmental Justice planning activities, and coordinating transit ridership surveys. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field and 3 or more years relevant experience. Candidates must have excellent analytical, communication, leadership and computer skills and be familiar with federal transit programs and requirements. Starting salary of $39,000 to $60,000 depending upon qualifications and experience, with an additional increase of $1,500 upon a successful 6 month review. Exceptional candidates will be considered for a senior level position. Submit resume with cover letter, writing sample and your starting salary expectation by July 31, 2008 target date to: Timothy W. Brennan, Executive Director, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street, Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089. An AA/EOE Employer. Position will remain open until filled.
Planner (I) Land Use/Environment
Proactive regional planning agency in scenic western Massachusetts seeks qualified and highly motivated Planner to work on land use planning. Desired qualifications include: previous related experience; strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of state and federal programs; good computer skills; strong organizational skills; and demonstrated experience in smart growth, sustainability, community-based planning, land use planning and zoning, and grant writing. Individuals with 2 or more years professional work experience and a master’s degree in regional planning or related discipline will be given preference. Starting salary $39,000 to $44,000 with benefits, depending on qualifications and experience.
Submit a cover letter, resume and three references by target date of July 11, 2008 to Timothy W. Brennan, Executive Director, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street – Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089. This position will remain open until filled or the recruitment is cancelled. The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion and disability in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.
Internship Opportunities
Please contact the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission if you are interested in an internship opportunity.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact Pioneer Valley Planning Commission if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity.