The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) is a regional planning agency serving the ten (10) member locality area that comprises the planning area. CVPDC staff provides services for the member localities, agency, business and public stakeholder partners in a broad range of services including economic development, transportation, emergency management, environmental, housing, community development, infrastructure, land use, and solid waste. The CVPDC coordinates and collaborates to identify and develop opportunities for coordination among the region's local governments.
The CVPDC offers an opportunity to work directly on impactful community development, quality of life, and economic development projects and is an ideal environment for motivated and creative individuals with a desire to develop and expand their professional skills.
The CVPDC offers an excellent benefits package, including telework options. The greater Lynchburg area offers a low cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation and cultural amenity access opportunities.
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Regional Planner - CVPDC
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Planning, the Regional Planner will be assigned to work in a combination of projects in the following areas: travel demand management (TDM) and other commuter/multimodal service programs, bike and pedestrian planning, environmental and community planning.
CVPDC planners perform professional work in areas of transportation, community development, economic, land use and environmental planning. The CVPDC offers an ideal environment for a motivated and creative individual the ability to develop and expand their professional skills. Flexibility in work program and projects provide an opportunity for our planners to work in various areas of CVPDC program services which include rural development, physical planning and project management, economic development, comprehensive planning, and grant administration.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in urban, environmental or transportation planning, environmental science, geography, public policy, communication or related field.
Two (2) years full time experience or Master’s Degree with one (1) year related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) membership preferred. Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
This is a full-time position with benefits; CVPDC offers excellent benefits, including some telework. Salary range: $41,928 to 64,988 depending on qualifications.
Apply
To be considered send a Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or hr@cvpdc.org.
Position opened until filled. CVPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Completion of a formal job application may be requested during final applicant determination process.
Regional Planner Job Description
Transportation Planning Director - CVPDC
The Transportation Planning Director performs responsible, professional planning and administrative duties, and technical work, developing and managing the Central Virginia transportation programs and a variety of professional level projects and assignments. The Director also provides assistance to localities and partner transportation stakeholders as a liaison to state and federal transportation agencies. Further, the Director manages the GIS capability and supports the Council’s general planning efforts. The Director works under the general direction of the LGC Executive Director.
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, GIS, or related field required. Master’s Degree in Planning or a related field preferred. Five (5) years of related experience required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits; CVPDC offers excellent benefits, including some telework. Salary range: $52,033 to $88,400 depending on qualifications.
Apply
To be considered send a Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or hr@cvpdc.org.
Position opened until filled. CVPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Completion of a formal job application may be requested during final applicant determination process.
Landfill Maintenance Worker - Region 2000 Services Authority
The Landfill Maintenance Worker performs routine and procedural manual duties under constant supervision. This position performs routine landfill operations, maintenance, and custodial duties, including operating a variety of machinery and equipment. Problems encountered are typically simple to general in nature. EOE, VRS covered employer. Starting pay range: $15/hr.
Apply
To be considered fill out the CVPDC Application, and include a Resume to Human Resources, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or hr@cvpdc.org.
Position opened until filled. CVPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Landfill Maintenance Worker Job Statement, Duties and Responsibilities
Landfill Equipment Operator - Region 2000 Services Authority
Region 2000 Services Authority seeks a Landfill Equipment Operator to perform routine manual duties following well-defined procedures including providing services to customers disposing their waste and trash and operating various other types of equipment under routine supervision. Problems encountered are simple to general in nature. EOE, VRS covered employer. Starting pay range: $19.40/hr.
Apply
To be considered fill out the CVPDC Application, and include a Resume to Human Resources, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or hr@cvpdc.org.
Position opened until filled. CVPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Landfill Equipment Operator Job Statement, Duties and Responsibilities
Landfill Mechanic III - Region 2000 Services Authority
Region 2000 Services Authority seeks a Mechanic III to perform a variety of difficult, highly technical, skilled work repairing and maintaining automotive and heavy equipment fleets under the supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Manager. EOE, VRS covered employer. The starting pay range (based on experience): $24.02/hr. to $29.20/hr.
Apply
To be considered fill out the CVPDC Application, and include a Resume to Human Resources, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or hr@cvpdc.org.
Position opened until filled. CVPDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Landfill Mechanic III Job Statement, Duties and Responsibilities
