Senior Planner I/II

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Job summary

The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is seeking a Senior Planner I or II in the Land Use and Environment Department to perform a range of professional planning tasks with a focus on environmental planning, climate resilience, and natural resource protection, guided by Our Next Future: An Action Plan for building a smart, sustainable, and resilient Pioneer Valley. The application deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2026.

PVPC notes PSLF eligibility and a non-discriminatory hiring policy.

Qualifications

• The Land Use and Environment (LUE) Department seeks candidates for Senior Planner I or II.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of professional planning tasks with emphasis on environmental planning, climate resilience, and natural resource protection.
• Work guided by Our Next Future: An Action Plan for Building a Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Pioneer Valley.

Job description

Senior Planner I/II – Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

November 2, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

The Land Use and Environment (LUE) Department is seeking candidates for a Senior Planner I or Senior Planner II. Under general supervision, the Senior Planner I/II performs a wide variety of professional planning tasks, with an emphasis on environmental planning, climate resilience, and natural resource protection, guided by Our Next Future: An Action Plan for Building a Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Pioneer Valley.

The application deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2026. We will begin interviewing candidates before the application deadline. The position will remain open until it has been filled, or the recruitment has been cancelled.

The PVPC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

The PVPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion in employment or the provision of services. An AA/EOE.

See https://pvpc.org/position/senior-planner-i-senior-planner-ii-land-use-and-environment-department-one-position-available/ for job descriptions and salary ranges.