Senior Environmental Planner

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks candidates for the position of Senior Environmental Planner, who will work on a wide variety of local and regional projects to ensure climate equity and resilience for cities and towns in the region. This includes supporting cities and towns with identifying and mitigating environmental hazards and advancing climate planning and implementation solutions. The Senior Environmental Planner will also help to evaluate and recommend improvements in state laws, regulations, policies, and programs consistent with the values described in Metro Common
2050:
Shaping the Region Together, the regional land use and policy plan.

MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. Our strategic priorities are sustainable development and preservation, advancing equity in the region, collaboration across municipal boundaries, and developing a climate-friendly and resilient region. We are guided by our regional plan, Metro Common
2050:
Shaping the Region Together. MAPC’s staff includes approximately 120 full‑time employees located in downtown Boston in a transit‑accessible and bike‑friendly office.

MAPC has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from MAPC’s Boston office.

MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. We encourage all our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC’s planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston. For more information about MAPC or Metro Common
2050, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

MAPC’s Environment Department works to promote the planning and implementation of environmental best practices and climate resilience solutions. Our strategic goals include promoting the protection and sustainable management of water resources; preparing for and enhancing communities’ resilience to the impacts of climate change and natural hazards; promoting nature‑based solutions to resource management and climate challenges; and advancing equity and environmental justice.

The Senior Environmental Planner reports to the Director of Environmental Planning; the position provides an opportunity to shape the strategic direction for environmental and climate policies within local communities and across Greater Boston.

• Assist cities and towns to prepare for regional climate and environmental challenges, such as sustainable water management, coastal resilience planning, and protection of critical natural areas.
• Prepare Hazard Mitigation and Climate Resilience Plans for cities and towns.
• Support cities and towns with the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning 2.0 process.
• Review municipal bylaws/ordinances and regulations regarding climate resilience and sustainable water management, including Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development, and prepare recommendations for new or updated regulations.
• Promote equity by addressing the environmental risks and challenges facing Environmental Justice communities and historically marginalized populations, such as BIPOC, low‑income, elderly, immigrants, and differently abled people.
• Research, evaluate and recommend options for reducing and mitigating the impacts of development and climate change, with an emphasis on nature‑based solutions.
• Serve as Project Manager for local and regional projects, and in a role of collaboration with other MAPC departments on multi‑departmental projects.
• Research new areas of practice; develop new project proposals and seek funding to support and expand the Environment Department’s mission.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to remain informed about current environmental planning issues, programs, resources, and tools.
• Collaborat…