Executive Director
Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Experience:
7-10 years
Contact person:
Randi Frank
Phone:
203-284-3707
Email:
randi@randifrank.com
Location:
Taunton, MA
Executive Director Position Available
Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
Taunton, MA
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for twenty-seven municipalities serving a population of 620,000. The SRPEDD communities are south of Boston, east of Providence and west of Cape Cod and are a mix of cities, suburbs and rural areas. See www.srpedd.org
Job Description
The Executive Director reports to the SRPEDD Commission and is responsible for management of about 24 staff and 20 separate contracts with federal and state agencies, cities and towns, and other organizations He/She oversees the execution of a work program that includes regional and environmental planning, transportation planning, economic development, providing technical assistance to member communities, promoting improved municipal management practices, and managing the fiduciary activities of the regional Homeland Security Council.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in planning, transportation engineering, economic development, or public administration or related field preferred. Professional certification in Planning (AICP) desired or other related certifications. Five to ten years of experience in local or regional planning, community or economic development, transportation, environmental or municipal management with leadership experience in similar agency/firm. Knowledge of comprehensive planning, traffic studies and planning, transit programs, state and federal funding, grants administration, environmental planning, homeland security, municipal operations, and data analysis including GIS.
Compensation & Application Process
The salary is negotiable. Salary Range - $110,000 - $125,000 with employee benefits including: state health insurance, state retirement plan, professional membership, car and phone allowance, etc. Please email your cover letter and resume by October 9, 2015 to: Ms. Randi Frank – randi@randifrank.com 203-284-3707