Available Career Opportunities

Help Shape the Future of the Lehigh Valley

Are you a visionary planner ready to make a lasting impact? The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) and Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS) are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Community & Regional Planner to lead transformative projects across one of Pennsylvania’s most vibrant and rapidly evolving regions.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help shape how 62 municipalities grow, connect, and thrive. You’ll guide initiatives that tackle housing, infrastructure, land use, and economic development, while contributing to the update of FutureLV: The Regional Plan, managing multimillion-dollar infrastructure investments, and supporting community-driven visions for growth.

Join a passionate, cross-disciplinary team committed to innovation, equity, and collaboration. If you’re ready to influence real change, address complex challenges, and be a trusted voice in shaping resilient, inclusive communities—this is your moment.

This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional evening meetings. 

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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC), in coordination with the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS), is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead regional transportation planning initiatives across the Lehigh Valley. This position plays a key role in shaping future infrastructure investments through sound planning, data analysis, and interagency coordination.

As a senior member of the Transportation Planning + Data Division, the selected candidate will independently manage complex transportation projects that intersect with land use, safety, system performance, freight, active transportation, and infrastructure management. The role combines technical knowledge with collaborative leadership to support the region's evolving transportation needs and priorities.

This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional evening meetings. 

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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is growing environmental engineering and planning, capacity, and capabilities of our team. Specifically, LVPC is seeking an individual with interest in participating in stormwater management, and watershed-based, green-gray infrastructure, sustainability, resiliency, climate action and greenways-blueways planning efforts. 

This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional evening meetings. 

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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Community and Regional Planner to help shape the future of one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing regions. Based in Allentown, this role supports a wide range of planning efforts—from reviewing subdivision and land development plans to advancing regional housing, transportation, and sustainability strategies aligned with FutureLV: The Regional Plan.

You’ll collaborate with municipalities, local leaders, and community stakeholders to provide planning guidance, analyze zoning and policy documents, and lead impactful projects across more than 62 communities in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Strong communication skills, creativity, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional evening and weekend meetings. Candidates should have a degree in Planning or a related field (Master’s preferred), strong writing and presentation skills, and a solid understanding of land use, urban design, and local government. AICP certification or a plan to obtain it is a plus. 

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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) and Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS) are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Executive Administrative Assistant to join the team.

This pivotal role supports the Executive Team and plays a central part in the coordination of organizational activities. The Executive Administrative Assistant works collaboratively across departments to coordinate and manage a dynamic schedule, facilitate LVPC/LVTS meetings, and ensure that correspondence, customer service and public relations are organized and implemented on behalf of the Executive Team. The position ensures seamless communication and operational alignment throughout the organization, with focus on the Administrative Section’s achievement of the organizational budget, work plan and strategic plan.

In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the secretarial and office functions of the LVPC/LVTS, partnering with colleagues to deliver efficient administrative support and maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional evening meetings. 

Apply now and help build the future of the Lehigh Valley.

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