The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) serves a diverse group of 19 municipalities in west-central Connecticut that is home to more than 450,000 people. Our goal is to improve the quality of life in the region by assisting local governments plan and manage projects that meet critical community needs. This includes cleaning up blighted and polluted Brownfields sites, improving the area’s transportation network and preserving the quality of our waterways. The planning services we provide are in the areas of transportation, environment, land use, emergency preparedness, legislation and policy review and geographic information systems.
NVCOG Openings
View and apply to the current job openings below.
Transportation Engineer I or II
The NVCOG seeks candidates for the position of Transportation Engineer I or II to join the agency’s Transportation Planning Department. As an agency dedicated to mobility equity, the Engineer I or II will contribute to the short- and long-term efforts that make our region a safer, more equitable, and more vibrant place.
Community Planner (Municipal)
The NVCOG seeks candidates for the position of Community Planner to join the agency’s Community Planning Department. The ideal candidate has a passion for land use as a tool to implement regional and municipal goals and policies. This individual will collaborate with the Director of Community Planning and municipal staff to provide technical assistance and capacity build in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Community Planner (Housing)
The NVCOG seeks candidates for the position of Community Planner to join the agency’s Community Planning Department. The ideal candidate has a passion for housing as a tool to strengthen community resiliency. This individual will support regional planning efforts in collaboration with the Director of Community Planning and other staff to expand housing choice and opportunity in the Naugatuck Valley region. The Community Planner will also work from time to time on other regional topics, such as, but not limited to: land use, environment, transportation, brownfields, and economic development.
GIS Analyst
The NVCOG seeks candidates for the position of GIS Analyst to join the agency’s GIS Team. This position will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on regional planning efforts, aiding member municipalities, and working on projects of regional importance. The ideal candidate will have a strong skill set and collaborative attitude to help build a safer, more resilient, equitable, and sustainable region.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
The NVCOG is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.