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Community News
Vermont State Walking College Opportunity
AARP VT’s State Walking College. Want to create positive change in your community? AARP VT and America Walks are looking for volunteers to participate in a distance-learning fellowship program that results in creating healthy, walkable communities throughout Vermont. Fellows will learn leadership development, community organizing, coalition-building, walkable community design, local public policy, and strategic planning. Deadline for applying is March 10th. For more information, visit https://states.aarp.org/vermont/calling-all-walking-enthusiasts
CVRPC Seeks Natural Resources Planner
The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) works cooperatively with 23 member municipalities in Washington and Orange counties to address regional issues and provide effective local government. We engage with area non-profits, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies to implement a variety of projects and programs tailored to local and regional needs, and complete projects of statewide importance. CVRPC is a great place to start or advance your career in planning, surrounded by a dynamic, personable team working collaboratively to plan a sustainable future for the Central Vermont region.
We’re looking for a full-time entry-level (Assistant Planner, $38,000 - $45,000) or mid-level (Planner, $40,000 - $58,000) land use planner with broad life experience and a passion for water and natural resource management. The ideal candidate will have a background in land use planning, municipal government, community development or natural resource management. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are a must. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro software a plus.
As a team member at CVRPC, you’ll enjoy:
· Mentoring and professional development opportunities
· Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental
· Paid sick-leave and vacation time plus twelve paid holidays per year
· Option to work remotely (after an initial performance evaluation period)
Interested in this position? Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to jobs@cvregion.com. This position will remain open until it is filled. A review of applications will begin March 3, 2023. A complete job description is available at https://centralvtplanning.org/. Contact Brian Voigt (voigt@cvregion.com) with questions. CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Planning & Zoning Director - Town of Waterbury
The Town of Waterbury seeks to hire a Planning & Zoning Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Planning and Zoning Department and is a critical part of the Town leadership team. The primary role of the Director is to manage and implement community programs related to municipal comprehensive planning, economic development, land development including zoning and subdivision, transportation planning, housing, land conservation, and historic preservation. The Director oversees the administration and enforcement of the Town of Waterbury’s zoning and subdivision bylaws. Experience with floodplain management and a demonstrated ability to review and write zoning by-laws is desired. This is a full-time, exempt position. The anticipated starting salary is between $70,000 and $80,000 with a comprehensive benefit package. The compete job description can be accessed at https://www.waterburyvt.com/departments/finance. Send a resume and cover letter by Monday, February 27th to: Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager tleitz@waterburyvt.com
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