The Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (METROCOG), a multi-discipline regional planning organization with six member communities - Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the position of Transportation/Regional Planner. The position of Transportation/Regional Planner performs professional and technical work involving the administration, advanced research and analysis, and presentation of information and recommendations on long-range land-use planning, regional planning, transportation planning, urban design, conservation, hazard mitigation and economic development issues.

Essential Duties (including but not limited to):

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director and Senior Staff, Planners are responsible for completing tasks associated with the Federal Transportation Planning Program and for project/grant management, with a focus on, but not limited to transportation, land use, economic development, emergency management, conservation and the environment. Planners are expected to provide assistance with research, data collection and analysis, generating plans and reports, grant writing and public engagement.

Qualifications:

The position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in city/regional planning, transportation management, public administration or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred OR an appropriate combination of education and experience. Proficiency in using the Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a must. Ability to use ArcGIS, traffic assessment and modeling software as well as experience in Geographic Information Systems is preferred but not required.