The Hancock County Planning Commission (HCPC) is seeking a Regional Planner with strong GIS capability and experience in environmental, natural resource, and land use planning. This role focuses on environmental and land use work while supporting GIS needs across a range of planning projects, requiring collaboration and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and participates in various planning projects such as: Comprehensive Plans, Transportation Plans, Housing Assessments, and Environmental and Resilience Plans
- Produces original land use maps and other graphic materials
- Draft and review local ordinances and regulations
- Conduct specialized planning research
- Prepare and deliver public presentations
- Provide technical assistance and training coordination to municipal officials
- Develop funding proposals for future work and administer funded programs
- Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with internal staff, local and regional groups, and governmental agencies
- Attend regular meetings of the Commission as required
- Attend meetings of local, regional, and state groups and committees, planning seminars, and conferences. This includes evening meetings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, environmental science, geography, natural resources, public policy, or a related field
- At least one year of planning experience that includes hands-on use of GIS software
- Demonstrated experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data analysis and visualization
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Master's degree
- GISP certification
- AICP certification or eligibility
Company Overview
A voluntary association of governments in Hancock County, Maine. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Ellsworth, ME, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.hcpcme.org/.
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