Job Opening: Housing Planner at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
/Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) seeks a Housing Planner to assist regional and local efforts related to housing and community development within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
The Housing Planner will be a key member of the Community Planning and Development Program. They will assist with the implementation of regional strategies in housing and provide support to communities enacting policy and regulatory changes. They will also assist with grant writing, tasks related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration, and other program-related projects and initiatives.
A full position description can be found here: https://berkshireplanning.org/housing-planner/
This is a full time position (35-hours work week with flex time available). This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in the BRPC office.
Full-time employment includes a generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Short- & Long-Term Disability; State Retirement; 457b Deferred Compensation Plan; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Sick Time, Vacation Time, Holiday &; Floating Holiday Time.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in planning, or closely related field and 2 years of direct experience.
Masters degree in planning, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience.
Experience related to CDBG and housing planning strongly preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Excellent problem solving skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of people.
Experience with Microsoft Office (365).
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, resume, and two-page (max) writing sample to info@berkshireplanning.org. Please include “Housing Planner” in the subject line.
This is a specialized professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on the areas of historic preservation, neighborhood planning and urban design. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development. The details of the work are independently planned and carried to completion. Work is performed independently with other planners both as support and lead staff. Supervision may be exercised over c