What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chester County Planning Commission Seeking a Housing & Economic Development Planner position at Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association?
posted on July 10th, 2026
Job Position Housing & Economic Development Planner Description The Planning Commission seeks a Housing & Economic Development Planner to assist in advancing housing choices and economic development throughout Chester County. This senior level position provides professional planning assistance to local municipalities, housing groups, chambers of commerce, and related entities within the region. Community planning skills are also an important component of this position, including the ability to work directly with municipalities on the preparation of comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and other regulatory tools.
This position supports the implementation of the County’s comprehensive plan, Landscapes3, including initiatives to expand housing choices and advance economic development. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in the creation and administration of a county supported land bank to advance affordable housing in the county. The Planning Commission operates in a hybrid work environment.
The Chester County Planning Commission is committed to engaging with communities and our planning partners as we continue to balance preservation and growth in the county.
Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Starting Salary: $68,489
Requirements The candidate must possess excellent verbal, writing, time management, and computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products and a working knowledge of GIS and ArcView software. Candidates should demonstrate competency in independent project management, public speaking, data and trend analysis, and authoring technical and planning reports.
Experience in advancing housing choices and economic opportunities is preferred as well as an understanding of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, local government in Pennsylvania, comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision and land development regulations. The candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively and interacting with municipal clients and agencies both within and outside of county government.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. The webpage and full Housing & Economic Development Planner job description can be accessed here through the search feature.
Job Position Housing & Economic Development Planner Description The Planning Commission seeks a Housing & Economic Development Planner to assist in advancing housing choices and economic development throughout Chester County. This senior level position provides professional planning assistance to local municipalities, housing groups, chambers of commerce, and related entities within the region. Community planning skills are also an important component of this position, including the ability to work directly with municipalities on the preparation of comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and other regulatory tools.
This position supports the implementation of the County’s comprehensive plan, Landscapes3, including initiatives to expand housing choices and advance economic development. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in the creation and administration of a county supported land bank to advance affordable housing in the county. The Planning Commission operates in a hybrid work environment.
The Chester County Planning Commission is committed to engaging with communities and our planning partners as we continue to balance preservation and growth in the county.
Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Starting Salary: $68,489
Requirements The candidate must possess excellent verbal, writing, time management, and computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products and a working knowledge of GIS and ArcView software. Candidates should demonstrate competency in independent project management, public speaking, data and trend analysis, and authoring technical and planning reports.
Experience in advancing housing choices and economic opportunities is preferred as well as an understanding of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, local government in Pennsylvania, comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision and land development regulations. The candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively and interacting with municipal clients and agencies both within and outside of county government.
How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. The webpage and full Housing & Economic Development Planner job description can be accessed here through the search feature.
Salary : $68,489