Associate Director

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) is recruiting its next Associate Director to help lead a team of planning professionals in a diverse region of 590,000 persons in south central Pennsylvania and assist in the management of all aspects of Commission programs.

TCRPC is the lead planning staff for the Harrisburg Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which facilitates the implementation of a $400M, 4-year Transportation Improvement Program, and is an agency charged with providing local planning support for Dauphin and Perry Counties. The Commission also facilitates the implementation of a regional comprehensive plan and coordinates those activities among its municipalities across the two counties.

The Associate Director is responsible for supporting the development of plans, preparing budgets, monitoring contracts, overseeing benefits, policies and personnel matters, enabling staff professional development, and making reports to the Commission membership. In the absence of the Executive Director, the Associate Director will be expected to represent the Commission in all aspects of Commission matters.

A planning degree is required with 8-10 years’ experience and two years in a supervisory capacity. AICP certification is preferred. The candidate should be well-rounded with effective communication and computer skills. Familiarity with the PA Municipalities Planning Code, comprehensive planning, subdivision/land development, sewer module, zoning, federal transportation policies, and other planning tools is expected. Occasional night meetings to support the various planning programs will be required with personal transportation to these meetings necessary. Reimbursement under the existing IRS code is provided.

Position salary range is $85,000 – $121,000 with starting salary depending on experience. The Commission offers an excellent benefit package including family medical, dental, and vision. New employees are afforded four days of paid-time off as well as 10 days of sick leave and 10 days of vacation immediately. This position is eligible for remote work with a minimum 3 days in-office. A 457 Deferred Compensation Program is available, as are other employee insurance packages. A transit voucher is offered as a monthly commuter benefit on local bus/rail transportation systems.

Please submit cover letter, resume (by mail or email) to:
Andrew W. Bomberger, AICP, Executive Director
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
320 Market Street, Suite 301E
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Email:

Full description at https://www.tcrpc-pa.org/careers

September 15, 2026

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