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Centre Region Council of Governments

The Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) is a voluntary association, established in 1969,  of the State College Borough and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton. The COG’s service area is approximately 150 square miles with a population of 97,000 residents including 45,000 Penn State University students.

Area residents are joined economically, socially, and geographically as one community. The COG’s overriding goal is to provide public services in an economical way that improves the quality of life and protects the safety of Centre Region residents. It is the oldest and most successful COG in the Commonwealth, having celebrated 50 years of service in 2019. Many of the COG’s programs are models for other Pennsylvania communities and are regarded as best practices by the Commonwealth.

The Centre Region COG provides Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Code Administration, Parks and Recreation, Library, Planning and Refuse and Recycling services for the region. 

Sep 20, 2023
Full time
Senior Land Use Planner
$68,487 - $78,742 yearly
Centre Region Council of Governments State College, PA, USA
The CRPA is an Agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) serving six municipalities in the State College area of Centre County, PA. The planning area has a population of approximately 95,000 people including Penn State students and a geographic area of 150 square miles. The CRPA is seeking a talented individual to fill a key position in the organization that divides time between regional land use planning projects and local planning projects in Halfmoon Township. The position requires a general knowledge of comprehensive land use planning; principles of sustainability; knowledge of zoning and subdivision ordinances, land development plan review; and some transportation planning issues. Interest in being part of a small team working towards integrating land use, sustainability, transportation, and other infrastructure in the community is valued. There is an expectation that all employees are committed to the mission, vision, and values of the Centre Region Council...
Sep 07, 2023
Full time
Principal Land Use Planner
$77,571 - $89,100 yearly
Centre Region Council of Governments State College, PA, USA
The CRPA is an Agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) serving six municipalities in the State College area of Centre County, PA. The planning area has a population of approximately 95,000 people including Penn State students and a geographic area of 150 square miles. The CRPA is seeking a talented individual to fill a key position in the organization to provide broad supervisory and management authority to the Centre Regional Planning Agency (CRPA). The Principal Land Use Planner position is distinguished from the Senior Planner position by having supervisory responsibility and high-level technical expertise. The position participates in all phases of the CRPA work program and administers portions of the regional or local land use planning functions of the CRPA. The position maintains a broad focus and has a full understanding of the COG goals for the region. The Principal Land Use Planner is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the...