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The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) is seeking to fill the position of planning technician for the summer of 2026. This dynamic position provides an opportunity to experience a breadth of planning activities, from office work participating in the regional planning process through analyzing demographic, spatial and transportation data, to working on site, inventorying regional infrastructure and gathering data.

 

The Commission assists its 23 member municipalities to provide effective local government and work cooperatively to address regional issues, such as transportation challenges and water quality improvement. More information about CVRPC is available at http://centralvtplanning.org/.

 

Major areas of work may include land use, transportation, and/or climate change planning. Specific work tasks may include:

Field work:

·      Aid municipalities to inventory town highway culverts and bridges with spans less than 20 feet.

·      Conduct transportation counts and infrastructure assessments to support public investments, gather data for the municipal road erosion inventories.

Office:

·      Support RPC staff in the major update to the regional plan. Work will include researching state and federal planning law, helping to facilitate public meetings and drafting text.

·      Support municipalities in planning and implementing temporary and evaluative transportation-related demonstration projects.

·      Verify region trail maps.

·      Download and analyze data for incorporation into planning documents, such as local and regional plans, local energy plans, and local hazard mitigation plans.

·      Produce GIS-based maps for completed inventories (as skills permit)

·      Assist other staff with community engagement and public outreach related to a variety of projects.

·      Other planning tasks as requested

BENEFITS OF SERVING IN THIS POSITION

·       Be a part of the regional planning process.

·       Learn how data and information is used in different aspects of the planning field.

·       Gain experience working in a dynamic team and on your own initiative.

·       Gain experience communicating directly with municipal officials and the public.

·       Participate in project and Commission meetings.

·       Expand “soft skills” critical to advancement in today’s job market.