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Regional Planner jobs are open across local government, transportation agencies, environmental consulting firms, and urban development organizations, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior and principal planner, with specializations in land use, transportation, and environmental planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY
CRCOG is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Regional Planner or Senior Regional Planner to join the Regional PlanningDevelopment team. Working both independently as well as supporting Principal and Director-level staff, this role will assist member municipalities in the areas of planning, research, policy analysis, land use, housing, community development and environmental planning/sustainability. Work is distinguished by the ability to maintain high standards while managing multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines.
This position reports to the Director of Regional Planning and Development.
Note: This position is advertised at Grade 3 or Grade 4, depending on the applicant's qualifications, and the salary range reflects both grades.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, PolicyResearch
- Provide planning, research, and policy analysis for the greater Hartford region in the areas of transportation, land use, housing, community development, and environmental planning and sustainability.
- Manage and administer municipal referral process under Connecticut General Statutes by receiving, filing, and providing comments to municipalities on referrals. The referral process requires regional councils of governments be notified of and provided opportunity to review and comment upon updates to municipal plans of conservation and development and applicable, zoning map updates, regulation amendments, and proposed subdivisions.
- Staffing support to the Regional Planning Commission (RPC).
- Community engagement support, e.g. social media posting, survey creation, and analysis.
- Monitor, share information, and apply knowledge on planning and land use trends and best practices.
Project, GrantAdministrative Support
- Assist in preparing and reviewing grant proposals and applications for various funding opportunities.
- Assist with updating Regional PlanningDevelopment department and project webpages.
- Provide support for numerous CRCOG planning studies, including involvement in the RFP/Q process, consultant selection, contracting, and invoicing, and reviewing deliverables. (Role commensurate with level)
- Supervise interns. (Senior level)
- Coordinate the management of consultant efforts on specific projects. (Senior level)
Transportation Department Support and Other Duties
- Collect data from municipalities to support planning endeavors.
- In coordination with GIS staff, review parcel, zoning, and land use layers.
- Identify, download, organize, and accurately interpret various data (e.g. Census).
- Assist Transportation Planning department with various micromobility and other projects and studies as assigned (e.g. micromobility, walk audit, corridor studies)
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in planning, urban studies, real estate development, economics, public policy, political science, landscape architecture, or related studies; including or supplemented by one year's experience in planning, zoning or land use, GIS, transportation planning, public policy; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability, and skills.
Senior Planner minimum qualifications add 3 experience years in local municipal planning, regional planning, private sector consulting or equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, ability and skills. A master's degree in planning, public policy or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban planning; including transportation, land use, housing, community development, and public engagement.
- Housing and/or affordable housing background and experience, a plus.
- Zoning regulations and CT land use processes.
- CT municipalities and Councils of Government framework, a plus.
- Public policy process, a plus.
- Project development, implementation, and management (Senior level).
Ability to:
- Research and analyze various factors involved in regional and municipal planning.
- Speak in a public setting providing information and answering questions.
- Effectively coordinate and facilitate meetings or support senior-level staff.
- Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with CRCOG management and staff, committee members, municipal officials, consultants and members of the public.
- Organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple project assignments.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
- Attend occasional evening or weekend meetings or events (typically 1-2 per quarter).
- Identify, download, and utilize data from appropriate sources and communicate findings.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheets and other software
- GIS, a plus.
- Graphic design software experience (e.g. inDesign, Illustrator, Canva) and strong graphic design/communication and data visualizations, a plus.
- Reading or speaking proficiency in Spanish and/or Polish, a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed mostly in an office setting and remotely. CRCOG currently has a 50/50 hybrid policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
CRCOG offers a competitive benefits package including a defined contribution retirement plan (currently 10% of salary with no match required); medical, vision, dental, life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; tuition assistance; and paid vacation and holidays.
This position is either a Grade 3 or Grade 4 and the salary range reflects both grades, depending on experience outlined in the minimum qualifications.
CRCOG has a 35-hour work week.
Grade 3 (Planner) Salary Range: $ 59,994 - $77,992
Grade 4 (Senior Planner) Salary Range: $ 71,123 - $92,460
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional planner jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, geography, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- AICP certification or active progress toward certification preferred for mid-level roles
- Experience interpreting and applying zoning codes, general plans, or comprehensive plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and staff reports
- Familiarity with environmental review processes including NEPA or state equivalents
Tips for Your Regional Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to planning codes
Hiring managers scan for specific regulatory fluency, so name the zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and land use frameworks you've worked with directly. A resume that lists 'CEQA experience' or 'Title VI compliance' signals readiness faster than generic planning language.
Highlight your GIS project work
Most regional planner postings require GIS proficiency, but vague claims won't stand out. Describe a specific analysis you ran, the datasets you used, and what the output informed. Quantify the scope of the study area or the number of stakeholders the work affected.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by planning specialty
Land use, transportation, housing, and environmental planning each have distinct required skills and hiring agencies. Narrow your search to your specialty so your application materials stay tightly aligned with what the employer actually needs, rather than sending a generalist resume everywhere.
Prepare a portfolio of public-facing work
Many regional planner interviews include a work sample review. Bring a concise portfolio that shows a plan, study, or report you contributed to, and be ready to walk the panel through your analytical process and how you incorporated public or stakeholder input.
Negotiate based on classification level
Government and agency employers post regional planner roles with step-based salary schedules tied to a classification level. Before negotiating, confirm which step you qualify for based on your years of direct planning experience so your ask is grounded in the agency's own pay framework.
Regional Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional planners?
Einride, North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Amazon are hiring the most regional planners right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning commissions, and environmental consulting firms consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many regional planner jobs are remote?
About 50% of regional planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the role skews more in-person than many professional fields given its reliance on site visits, public meetings, and local stakeholder engagement. Research, policy analysis, and report-writing functions are the sub-areas most likely to be performed remotely.
How do you become a regional planner?
Most regional planner positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, geography, or a related field, though a master's degree opens more mid-level and senior roles at government agencies and consulting firms. Build GIS skills early, complete an internship with a planning department or metropolitan planning organization, and pursue AICP certification once you accumulate the required professional experience hours.
How do you get hired as a regional planner with little experience?
Entry-level regional planner roles often accept candidates with internship experience, strong GIS skills, and a relevant degree in lieu of full-time work history. Focus on openings titled planning technician, planning analyst, or assistant planner at county or municipal agencies, which typically have more structured onboarding. A thesis, capstone project, or academic research paper that demonstrates applied planning analysis can substitute for job experience in your application materials.
What does the regional planner interview process look like?
Most regional planner hiring processes include an initial screening with HR, followed by a panel interview with planning staff and sometimes department leadership. Panels typically use structured, competency-based questions covering regulatory knowledge, community engagement experience, and analytical problem-solving. Some agencies request a writing sample, a work sample presentation, or a take-home exercise involving a planning scenario or GIS task before or after the panel stage.
Where can I find and apply to regional planner jobs?
You can find and apply to regional planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your planning specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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