Hybrid Remote Community Planning Lead

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Water Resources Office in Helena, MT seeks a Community Planning Program Supervisor to lead CTAP, supervise two staff, and guide division-wide planning efforts. You will train local governments on land use planning and growth management, and interpret policies to support informed decisions.

Requirements include expertise in zoning, transportation, housing, and local government processes; AICP certification is required. This hybrid role involves Montana remote work with some travel to Helena.

Qualifications

• Lead CTAP program and overall planning operations.
• Supervise two staff and contribute to division-wide strategy.
• Provide training on land use planning, growth management and community development.
• Interpret planning policies and regulations to support decisions.
• Lead complex planning projects through research, analysis and project management.
• Build partnerships with local governments, agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead CTAP and provide strategic direction for operations.
• Supervise and develop team members and support program delivery.
• Provide technical assistance to local governments on land use planning and growth management.
• Interpret planning policies to support informed decisions.
• Lead complex planning initiatives with research, analysis, and project management.
• Foster partnerships with local governments, officials, agencies, and consultants.
• Develop planning resources and land use policy information.
• Manage consultant contracts and support budgeting and performance.

Skills

CTAP leadership

Land use planning

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team supervision

Policy interpretation

Job description

The Water Resources Office in Helena, MT seeks a Community Planning Program Supervisor to lead CTAP, supervise two staff, and guide division-wide planning efforts. You will train local governments on land use planning and growth management, and interpret policies to support informed decisions.

Requirements include expertise in zoning, transportation, housing, and local government processes; AICP certification is required. This hybrid role involves Montana remote work with some travel to Helena.