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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for the full-time (37.5 hours/week) position of Resiliency Program Manager within the agency’s Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department (RCCP).
The ideal candidate will work on and coordinate the work of others on open space and recreation plans, hazard mitigation plans, climate pollution reduction, energy reduction and resiliency planning with the possibility of intersectional work on comprehensive master plans, economic development plans, housing plans, and similar efforts. The successful candidate will also contribute to the data services efforts of the entire Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with an opportunity for growth.
About CMRPC
CMRPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in southern Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the region. Join our team with supportive colleagues making real impacts in the communities of Central Massachusetts. CMRPC supports the complete team member as we work on meaningful, innovative, and exciting projects while respecting and supporting the individual’s wellness and a balanced and fulfilling work life.
CMRPC offers a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce and encourage all qualified people to apply. CMRPC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran’s status and/or ancestry. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where needed.
CMRPC’s office includes almost 50 full-time employees located in the Worcester Central Business District in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office, LEED-certified building. Free parking is provided in the attached garage. For further detail on CMRPC, please visit www.cmrpc.org.
Typical Duties
This is a research, writing, facilitation intensive position in which the Program Manager will seek out data, create visual tools, maps, and planning documents, zoning bylaws, and grant applications. Additionally, this position requires the ability to compile and analyze a wide variety of data, to communicate (in writing and in person) in public settings and to facilitate and coordinate public outreach activities. The successful applicant will be a key part of our Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department and will take part in various local and regional planning efforts. This new role will involve day-to-day guidance of junior staff and oversight/coordination of multiple simultaneous environmental and resiliency planning activities within CMRPC’s environmental planning team.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree in community and/or urban planning, public policy, public administration, environmental science, natural resource management, or similar with eight or more years’ progressively responsible professional work experience in the environmental/resiliency field is preferred.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be considered with sufficient relevant work experience.
The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills:
This is a full-time position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Standard work week is 5 days (37.5 hours/week). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $103,880 depending on qualifications and experience. Offers will be commensurate with relevant experience. In addition to competitive compensation, CMRPC offers a great work environment and an excellent benefits package. CMRPC offers a flexible, supportive, and family-friendly work environment, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
This position is exempt under the guidelines of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. Candidate must be willing to adhere to all active and future public safety requirements (including mask and/or vaccination mandates). While many CMRPC staff are currently working remotely at least in part, all staff must be available for in-person meetings within the region as needed, and it is expected that staff be available for in-office work as is appropriate for their work assignments.
If you can bring a competitive streak, relevant skills and experience, and a strong work ethic to CMRPC in this capacity, please submit your Resume, Letter of interest, and 3 References to jobinquiry@cmrpc.org. Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 31, 2024. This position is open until canceled or filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $103,880.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester, MA 01608