Centre Region Council of Governments Seeking a Senior Land Use Planner

posted on November 14th, 2023

Job Position

 

Senior Land Use Planner

Description 

 

The Centre Regional Planning Agency (CRPA) is an Agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) serving six municipalities in the State College area of Centre County, PA. The planning area has a population of approximately 95,000 people including Penn State students and a geographic area of 150 square miles.

The CRPA is seeking a talented individual to fill a key position in the organization that divides time between regional land use planning projects and local planning projects in Harris and Halfmoon Township. The position requires a general knowledge of comprehensive land use planning; principles of sustainability; knowledge of zoning and subdivision ordinances, land development plan review; and some transportation planning issues. Interest in being part of a small team working towards integrating land use, sustainability, transportation, and other infrastructure in the community is valued. There is an expectation that all employees are committed to the mission, vision, and values of the Centre Region Council of Governments and the Centre Regional Planning Agency.

Requirements 

 

The position works under the general direction of a Principal Land Use Planner and includes:

  • Assist with the preparation of major regional/local planning projects.
  • A combination of skills in research, analysis, development, presentation, or interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to planning and implementation of plans such as the Regional Comprehensive Plan, Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and the Long-Range Transportation Plan.
  • The ability to carry out research, write reports, or develop draft policies independently and make recommendations to assess and prioritize next steps.
  • The ability to present in public to governing bodies, commissions, residents, and other groups.
  • The ability to work constructively with external engineers, transportation planners, and other groups to prepare and implement projects.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with municipal engineers and zoning officers to review land development plans for conformance to the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and other local ordinances and policies.
  • Experience working in a complex organizational environment and the ability to build consensus with elected officials, appointed officials, residents, authorities, and other stakeholders in the Centre Region.

Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, public administration, or related field.

How to Apply

 

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Marcella Hoffman at mhoffman@crcog.net. Visit www.crcog.net/employment for more details.