SCCOG

Deadline: December 20, 2022, or until filled.

Full-time Development Services position with the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments acting as Zoning Enforcement Officer/Blight Officer for several towns in southeastern Connecticut. Duties will include receiving and investigating zoning violation complaints, issuing notices of violation, issuing cease and desist orders as necessary, signing off on Certificates of Zoning Compliance, and advising municipal Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBAs).

Additional planning tasks may include contributing to local and regional plans; reviewing applications; conducting research regarding social and fiscal indicators, laws, and regulations; advising municipal planning/zoning commissions, Inland Wetlands commissions, and other regulatory committees.

Certification as a Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer must be obtained within one year of employment. Part-time applicants may be considered. Salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications of applicant.

This position is partially funded by a State of Connecticut Regional Performance Incentive Program grant intended to enable regional Councils of Governments to expand the types of services available to member municipalities.

Background Desired: Experience in Zoning and/or Planning; Certification as a Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or AICP certification preferred.

Full Job Description

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is seeking consultant services to conduct a corridor study of the Chelsea Harbor and downtown Norwich area. The Chelsea Harbor/Downtown Mobility Study is a key component in the City of Norwich’s efforts to provide streets that are safe and accessible for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users of all ages and abilities. The planning study goals will include improvements to livability, mobility, access to essential services, safe routes to the waterfront and Howard T. Brown Park, the Intermodal Transportation Center, the Norwich Marina and other downtown destinations; through expanded bicycle facilities, sidewalk network improvements, and the reconfiguration of multi-lane, high-speed through streets that currently exist as a barrier between downtown proper and the City’s waterfront area, East, and West Side neighborhoods. There is a need for improved wayfinding for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users, as the downtown is currently a confusing maze of one-way, high-speed streets with a number of signalized intersections and expansive pavement widths that make travel difficult for residents and visitors alike.

Submission instructions and additional details are contained in the RFQ below. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, December 23, 2022. 

Request for Qualifications

[rev. 11/16/22]

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments is seeking applications for the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CT DOT) TRIP grant program. This funding opportunity is intended exclusively for rural municipalities, for the purpose of funding construction of stand-alone transportation improvement projects. The State of Connecticut has authorized $5 million in funding, each year over a three-year span. This is a competitive, state-wide program; projects will be prioritized for funding based on CT DOT ranking criteria.   

Draft applications for TRIP must first be submitted to SCCOG, and are due to SCCOG by December 15, 2022 January 7, 2023. Application materials should be sent to Kyle Casiglio at kcasiglio@seccog.org. For more information on TRIP please see the following resources:

TRIP Solicitation 2022

TRIP Guidelines (CT DOT) – REVISED

TRIP Informational Webinar

TRIP Webinar Presentation

If information is needed in another language, contact 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
Si necesita información en otro idioma, llame al 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
如果您需要语言帮助，请致电860-889-2324或发送电子邮件至office@seccog.org.

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) and the Town of East Lyme and the City of New London, is leading two (2) separate corridor studies. The two corridor studies will analyze and develop alternatives for improvements to Route 32 in New London, in the area of Connecticut College, and to Route 161 in East Lyme, between East Lyme High School and Route 156, supportive of improving safety and mobility of all road users.

The two (2) planned public meetings will provide the public an opportunity to learn about each project and provide input.

Route 161 Corridor Study Public Meeting

Public Meeting Announcement

Date/Time: Thursday, October 25, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: East Lyme High School Auditorium, 30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT

Project Website

Route 32 Corridor Study Public Meeting

Public Meeting Announcement

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 2, 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

Project Website

If information is needed in another language, contact 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
Si necesita información en otro idioma, llame al 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
如果您需要语言帮助，请致电860-889-2324或发送电子邮件至office@seccog.org.

Deadline: October 15, 2022, or until filled. The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments has an immediate need for experienced, licensed building code enforcement officials to provide services to one or more municipalities in southeastern Connecticut. The Building Code Enforcement Official performs all duties relating to the inspection and permitting of construction activities. The Building Code Enforcement Official will provide services on an ongoing basis to one or more towns and may provide services to additional towns as needed under the direction of SCCOG’s Executive Director. SCCOG offers a highly competitive benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy a 35 hour work week, flexibility in work scheduling, health insurance, a pension plan and optional 457(b) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, sick/vacation leave accrual, reimbursement of continuing education costs, and compensatory time for attendance at night meetings. Detailed Job Posting and Position Description

The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors (ECAR) and the Southeastern Connecticut Housing Alliance (SECHA) will host an affordable housing solutions program, “Getting it Done in CT”, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The program is open to the public but geared primarily toward officials and staff involved in land use planning and regulation.

An expert speaker panel will discuss the various funding mechanisms for affordable housing projects, and the categories of development most appropriate for each.

Flyer

Speaker Panel:
Mike Santoro, Connecticut Department of Housing
Nandini Natarajan, CEO, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Jonathan Blake, CZEO, Town of Killingly
Julie Savin, President, ECHO
Stephanie Hughes, Realtor®

Registration: Register Here or call (860) 892-2595.

Cost: Free.

Date: September 20, 2022.

Location: Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT.

Agenda: Breakfast 8:00am – 9:00am, Program with Speaker Panel 9:00am – 10:30am.

SCCOG has kicked off the region’s upcoming natural hazard mitigation plan update. SCCOG produces a natural hazard mitigation plan every five years on behalf of its member municipalities and affiliate-member tribal nations. Importantly, maintaining the natural hazard mitigation plan enables municipalities and tribal nations for hazard mitigation grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In 2022, SCCOG is able to leverage important work being done by the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), and will produce a “Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan”, which will be more forward-looking in nature. The plan will also help align the region with new State funding programs that are expected in the latter half of 2022. Public Meetings Two public information meetings were held in early August, with the purpose of engaging are residents to identify hazard and climate vulnerabilities.

• Public Meeting #1 – Groton Public Library, August 2, 2022
• Public Meeting #2 – SCCOG Offices (and virtual), August 3, 2022
• Combined Agenda | Meeting #2 Zoom Recording

One or more additional meetings will be held in the fall or winter of 2022, in order to engage the public in development of plan goals and mitigation strategies. Survey and Story Map An online, internet-based experience called a “story map” can be accessed at https://tinyurl.com/yv7zck7h. The story map provides a helpful background on hazard and climate vulnerabilities, and offers an overview of the process for developing the plan. An optional survey is embedded in the story map. Comments and Questions Comments and questions may be sent directly to SCCOG at office@seccog.org. If language assistance is needed, please contact SCCOG at 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org. Si necesita asistencia lingüística, por favor comuníquese a 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org. 如果您需要语言帮助，请致电 860-889-2324或发送电子邮件至 office@seccog.org. [Updated: 8/8/22]

On April 28, 2022, Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 22-3, which permanently establishes the requirements for wholly or partially virtual public meetings in Connecticut. This White Paper discusses the requirements established by PA 22-3, and is intended to be a resource by municipal agencies and staff.

White Paper

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments has received funding from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) to perform two Transportation Corridor Studies, one of Route 32 in New London and the other of Route 161 in East Lyme. The SCCOG has retained engineering firm, Fuss & O’Neill as lead consultant on the Route 32 study; the BETA Group was selected to conduct the Route 161 study. The two studies will analyze multi-modal transportation accommodation through the respective corridors, and will explore ways to reduce traffic congestion and to improve safety. Both studies will include a robust public engagement process, including the formation of a study advisory committee for each study, several outreach methods and opportunities, and the creation of project websites. The Route 32 Corridor Study web site may be found at this link: www.Route32Study.com The Route 161 Corridor Study web site may be found at this link: www.Route161CorridorStudy.com For further information concerning either study, contact James Butler at jbutler@seccog.org.

Deadline: May 27, 2022, or until filled.

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments seeks a highly motivated and creative Regional Planner to join its team of passionate and dedicated planning professionals. The candidate who fills this position will work in all facets of planning at both the local and regional level and will gain valuable experience working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Regional Planner participates in comprehensive planning activities and functions, assists with the administration of SCCOG’s transportation planning program, and provides assistance to member municipalities. May attend night meetings. SCCOG staff have the opportunity to gain experience in multiple subject areas including land use regulation, economic development, natural resource conservation, transportation, housing, human services, sustainability and resilience, and emergency management.

This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position. SCCOG offers a highly competitive benefits package including flexibility in work scheduling, health insurance, a pension plan and optional 457(b) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, sick/vacation leave accrual, reimbursement of APA/AICP dues, and compensatory time for attendance at night meetings.

The position of Planner I requires a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field; Planner II requires a master’s degree in planning or related field plus 1 year experience, or bachelor’s and three years’ experience.

Position Description – Regional Planner (Planner I/II)