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Regional Planner/Senior Planner Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley (COGCNV) - Waterbury, CT

Regional Planner/Senior Planner

Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley (COGCNV)
Professional Area: 
Other topics not covered above
Experience: 
3-5 years
Location: 
WaterburyCT
Regional Planner / Senior Planner
Starting salary $42,000–$46,000 / $48,000–$55,000  depending on qualifications.  The Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, a regional planning organization serving the greater Waterbury, CT, area (pop. 288,000), is seeking a self-motivated, clear-thinking individual to develop plans, studies, and facilitate regional services under the COG’s regional planning and transportation planning programs. Experience in transportation planning, economic development, regional services, and grant writing is desired.  Position may also include work in environmental planning and emergency planning.  Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication abilities are essential.  GIS, data visualization, and/or graphic design capabilities are desirable. Regional Planner position requires a Master’s degree in city or regional planning or related field and one year of planning experience (three years for Senior Planner), or a Bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning or related field and three years (five years for Senior Planner) of planning experience.  Valid driver’s license and own transportation also required. EOE.
COGCNV is in the process of consolidating operations with Valley COG and forming a new Naugatuck Valley COG that will serve a 19 municipality region.  NVCOG will assume COGCNV responsibilities and staff on January 1, 2015. 
Send resume to Executive Director, Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, 49 Leavenworth Street, Suite 303, Waterbury, CT 06702.  Email: lrizzo@cogcnv.org  (Include Regional Planner Position or Senior Planner Position in the Subject)
Deadline: Open until filled.