The Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of GIS Analyst/Regional Planner. Under the supervision of the Executive Director the GIS Analyst/Regional Planner is responsible for professional and technical work related to comprehensive regional planning with a specific focus on transportation, land use, environmental conservation, economic development, and hazard mitigation. Primary responsibilities duties will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Support municipal and regional staff with spatial mapping for reports and grant applications.
• Use GIS to spatially illustrate trends, patterns, and operating conditions.
• Maintain parcel data for several municipalities.
• Provide general GIS support to member municipalities.
• Develop and maintain web maps and apps for field collection and outreach.
• Assist with emerging GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Urban and GeoAI.
• Support a portfolio of local and regional planning studies and technical assistance projects.
• Serve as a liaison between member municipalities, community stakeholders and government agencies during the planning process.
• Facilitate public outreach and participation activities for various initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to support the regional planning process.
• Research potential grant opportunities and assist in drafting/reviewing applications.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions determined by supervisor.

Education/Qualifications:

To be considered for the position of GIS Analyst/Regional Planner a candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in Urban/City/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of 1 year of recent, progressively responsible work experience is desirable.

Proficiency in ESRI’s suite of products including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. This is a full-time position, with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.