Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission
Job Opportunities
This section will list opportunities for job, internship, and volunteer positions.
Job Opportunities
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, a proactive Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving New England’s 4th largest metropolitan area located in western MA, seeks highly motivated professionals to fill the following positions.
REQUEST FOR SERVICES
Emergency Preparedness Consultant Services Hampden County Health Coalition
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is seeking consultant services for public health emergency preparedness activities in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The consultant services sought shall include providing assistance to the PVPC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner in completing local emergency preparedness and response plans, outreach, document preparation and related activities.
A more detailed Request for Services is available at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street - Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089, (413) 781-6045 during normal business hours. The Request will be available from the time of this notice until the due date specified below. The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) will be the awarding and contracting authority and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is deemed in the best interests of the PVPC to do so.
Completed proposals are to be submitted no later than 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street—Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089.
Transit Planner
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, a proactive Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving New England’s 4th largest metropolitan area located in western MA, seeks a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Transit Planner. This position provides extensive technical support services to the region’s transit authority. Candidates must be technically sound and be able to handle multiple projects. Requires experience in emerging trends in transit, multi-modal service planning, Environmental Justice planning activities, and coordinating transit ridership surveys. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field and 3 or more years relevant experience. Candidates must have excellent analytical, communication, leadership and computer skills and be familiar with federal transit programs and requirements. Starting salary of $39,000 to $60,000 depending upon qualifications and experience, with an additional increase of $1,500 upon a successful 6 month review. Exceptional candidates will be considered for a senior level position. Submit resume with cover letter, writing sample and your starting salary expectation by June 2, 2008 target date to: Timothy W. Brennan, Executive Director, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street, Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089. An AA/EOE Employer. Position will remain open until filled.
Community Development Senior Planner
Responsible for program management of community development block grant and other state and federal grant programs including assistance on special projects in municipalities throughout the Pioneer Valley Region; facilitating administrative functions of regional and subregional affiliate organizations and other functions as required. Required qualifications include direct experience in the administration of state and federally funded programs (CDBG, MHD, MHC, others); strong writing and verbal communication skills; proven grant writing experience; prior municipal or related experience; knowledge of state and federal compliance; strong computer skills; and strong organizational and program management skills. College degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Starting salary range is $42,000 - $52,000.
Community Development Planner:
Responsible for assisting community development planning staff in the implementation of CDBG and other state and federal grant programs in municipalities throughout the Pioneer Valley Region; facilitating administrative functions of regional and subregional affiliate organizations and other functions as required. Required qualifications include good writing and verbal communication skills, good computer skills, good organizational skills and a general knowledge of public sector programs. Prior related experience desired, college degree required. Starting salary range is $35,000 - $42,000.
Submit a cover letter stating which position for which you are applying, a resume and three references by target date of Wednesday, April 16, 2008 to James M. Mazik, AICP; Deputy Director for Operations, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 26 Central Street – Suite 34, West Springfield, MA 01089. These are full-time, benefited positions. Both positions will remain upon until one is filled or the recruitment is cancelled. The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion and disability in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.
Internship Opportunities
Please contact the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission if you are interested in an internship opportunity.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact Pioneer Valley Planning Commission if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity.