Home » Uncategorized » Community Development & Housing Senior Planner Application Community Development & Housing Senior Planner Application October 23rd, 2026 Application for the Senior Planner position in the Community Development & Housing Program of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. Step 1 of 5 20% EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Before You Begin Please have the following documents ready to upload (pdf, doc, or docx format accepted): Your resume Your cover letter Application review will begin on November 6, 2026. We encourage you to thoroughly review all posted materials before submitting an application. Please, no telephone calls. 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Cover Letter(Required)Please upload your cover letter.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB. Supplemental QuestionsThe following short-answer questions are intended to help us learn more about your interests, skills, and experience beyond what may be included on your resume. Brief responses are sufficient, we are not looking for essay responses.Background(Required)Briefly explain how your education and experience prepare you for the responsibilities of this role, as outlined in the position description. (Max: 800 characters)Report Preparation(Required)Describe how you would approach preparing a report on a subject with which you have limited knowledge or experience. (Max: 800 characters)Surveys(Required)Describe your experience designing surveys and gathering data or input from the public. Identify any platforms or tools you have used. (Max: 800 characters)Which of the following certifications do you currently possess?(Required)(Select all that apply) AICP LEED Other housing & development training or certification None of the above Other Certification(Required)Please specify the other certification(s) you current possess. Application QuestionsPlease complete the questions below to accompany your application materials.Preferred PronounsWe invite you to share your preferred pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them). This is entirely optional and offered to support inclusive and respectful interactions.Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without need for current or future visa sponsorship?(Required) No, I am not authorized to work in the U.S. I am authorized now but will need sponsorship in the future. Yes, I am authorized without the need for sponsorship. Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with federal, state, and local law/regulations?(Required) Yes, I am willing to undergo a background check. No, I am not willing to undergo a background check. This role includes a mix of remote work and on-site visits in Berkshire County, MA. Please select the option that best describes your situation.(Required) I currently live within commuting distance of Berkshire County. I do not currently live within commuting distance, but am willing to relocate if offered the position. I do not currently live within commuting distance and do not have a relocation plan. Do you have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation to travel throughout Berkshire County and other areas of Massachusetts, year-round, to attend meetings, and events?(Required) Yes, I have a valid license and reliable transportation. No, I do not have a valid license or access to reliable transportation. I do not have a valid driver's license, but have access to reliable transportation. Are you willing to participate in the MA state retirement system as a condition of employment?(Required)BRPC participates in the Massachusetts State Retirement System. This full-time role will contribute to the state retirement plan, and NOT Social Security. Yes, I am willing to participate in state retirement. No, I am not willing to participate in state retirement. The starting salary range for this role is $67,039 – $77,400 per year. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?(Required)BRPC will not offer you a salary above or below this posted range. Yes, I am comfortable with the posted range. No, I am not comfortable with the posted range. ReferencesPlease provide the contact details of three (3) professional references. At a minimum, one must be a former supervisor. Your references will only be contacted following the final round of interviews.Reference 1(Required) First Last Title/Relationship Phone(Required)Email Reference 2(Required) First Last Title/Relationship Phone(Required)Email Reference 3(Required) First Last Title/Relationship Phone(Required)Email AuthorizationI authorize Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to contact the references I have provided for the purpose of assessing my candidacy prior to a hiring decision. I understand that if I do not provide this authorization, I will be removed from consideration for this position. I have read and agree to the statement above.
