Planner or Senior Planner

The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) seeks an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to assist with our land use and housing programs. This is an interesting time to join our team.  This position involves helping guide our upcoming Regional Plan update process per Act 181, and working on housing initiatives, including regulatory reform and housing navigation services.  It also involves providing technical assistance to member towns including the preparation of planning studies and land use bylaws.

The Planner/Senior Planner will work closely with local, state and federal officials in a variety of capacities, and will need to provide staff assistance to various boards and committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Director.

The position requires a Master’s degree in planning or a related field with a minimum of 4-8 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.  Experience using Microsoft products is required.  The ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and graphics software (e.g. Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is preferred.  Knowledge of flood hazard and river corridor bylaws is preferred.

The salary is commensurate with ability.  The MARC has an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and retirement in the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System.

MARC serves a 10-town area in southeast-central Vermont.  Given the small size of the region, we work very closely with our member towns.  Although the region is rural, we also have excellent recreational and cultural opportunities in and around the region.

The MARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.