Entry level planner in the first Portland (Maine)
I work with GPCOG with my job and I really like this outfit - it's only a one year gig but a great way to get a resume going for a recent graduate and with a great group of people:
TEMPORARY PLANNER POSITION
The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) is seeking an entry level Planner for a one-year position. This position reports directly to the Director of Land Use Planning and will assist land use and transportation planning staff with ongoing planning projects. Land use and transportation planning staff are responsible for the administration of technical assistance to municipalities in the areas of comprehensive planning, land use codes, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and coastal issues; as well as regional initiatives integrating land use, transportation, housing, economic development, environmental resources, and equity. Person selected must have, at a minimum, the following qualifications:
Ø Graduate degree in planning or related field.
Ø One or more years of planning experience with a solid understanding of community planning.
Ø Demonstrated GIS skills.
Ø Strong writing ability.
Ø Ability to work with both the general public and diverse sets of stakeholders.
GPCOG is a regional planning organization serving the Cumberland County region. Our mission is to provide a variety of services to our municipal members and community partners through regional cooperation and collaboration. For more information about GPCOG, interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.gpcog.org.
This position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.
Interested applicants shall submit a resume with cover letter stating minimum salary requirements, if any, and a substantive writing sample addressed to:
Rebeccah Schaffner
Greater Portland Council of Governments
970 Baxter Boulevard, Suite 201
Portland, ME 04103
rschaffner@gpcog.org
Electronic submissions are encouraged.
Application deadline is Friday, April 19, 2013 or until position is filled
