Regional Planner or Senior Planner

POSITION SUMMARY CRCOG is recruiting a n enthus iasti c and mo t ivated Regional Pl anner or Senior Regional Planner to join the Regional Planning and Development team . Working both independently as well as supporting Principal and Director -level staf f, t his role will assist member municipalities in the areas of planning, research, policy analysis, land use, housing, community development and environmental planning/sustainability. Work is distinguished by the ability to maintain high standards while manag ing multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines. This position reports to the Director of Regional Planning and Development. Note: This position is advertised at Grade 3 or Grade 4 , depending on the applicant's qualifications, and the salary range reflects both grades. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Planning , Policy and Research Provide planning, research, and policy analysis for the greater Hartford region in the areas of transportation, land use, housing, community development , and environmental planning and sustainability. Manage and administer municipal referral process under Connecticut General Statutes by receiving, filing, and providing comments to municipalities on referral s. The referral process requires regional councils of governments be notified of and provided opportunity to review and comment upon updates to municipal plans of conservation and development and applicable , zoning map updates, regulation amendments , and proposed subdivisions. S taffing support to the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) . [Community engagement support, e.g. social media posting, survey creation, and ana[lysi ]{contrast="auto"}]{contrast="auto"}