Karen Pettinelli

Principle Natural Resource Planner @Southeastern Regional Planning And Economic Development District Srpedd

Taunton, MA, US

The Principal Planner works with the Environmental Planning Manager and colleagues to designprojects, set deliverables and deadlines, and review work products. The Principal EnvironmentalPlanner acts independently as creative and technical lead on numerous plans, civic engagementefforts, and other work products. The position is responsible for acting as the main point ofcontact for communities in one sub-watershed, but will be engaged in projects throughout theSRPEDD region. The position’s work program requires an understanding of the principles,practices, and methods of environmental planning and related technical assistance across theEnvironmental Department’s seven main programmatic areas:(1) stormwater management;(2)floodwater management;(3) open space & recreation planning;(4) air quality;(5) climatechange mitigation and climate change pollution reduction;(6) climate change adaptation; and(7) brownfields cleanup.

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