Planner/Senior Planner I - Land Use and Environment Department

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)

Springfield, MA

Salary: $66,473 to $86,416



One position is available.

The Land Use and Environment (LUE) Department is seeking candidates for a Planner or Senior Planner I. Under general supervision, the Planner/Senior Planner I performs a wide variety of planning tasks. This position focuses on land use planning and zoning and will also work on environmental planning, with a focus on climate resilience and climate action.

The application deadline is Thursday, November 12, 2026. We will begin interviewing candidates before the application deadline. The position will remain open until it has been filled, or the recruitment has been cancelled.

The PVPC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.

See https://pvpc.org/position/planner-senior-planner-i-land-use-and-environ… for job descriptions and salary ranges.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Indrani Kowlessar, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104, email: [email protected].

Posted October 22, 2026, 2:15 PM PDT


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