Geography and Planning Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Geography and Planning programs have a wide variety of careers open to them, but usually they do not have "Geographer" in the title. Examples include Planners, Spatial Analysts, Travel Consultants, Foresters, GIS Technicians or GIS Analysts, Project Directors, Transportation Specialists, Environmental Consultants, Demographers, Township Directors, and Mapping Professionals.

Where to Find Jobs

For Geography & Planning careers, review the Recent Job Postings listed or click on the following agencies for other job possibilities:

Recent Geography and Planning Job Postings

Check back here regularly as postings are updated as soon as our Department is made aware of an opportunity.

The Geographic Division of the Bureau of Planning and Research at PennDOT seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee. Posted 11/4/24.
The Centre County Planning and Community Development Office in Bellfonte, PA seeks a Transportation Planner. Posted 10/22/24.
Franklin County, PA seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 9/24/24.
The Delaware County Planning Department seeks a Community Engagement Specialist. Posted 9/10/24.
ARH Associates seeks a GIS Specialist. Posted 9/6/24.
New Castle County seeks a Planner I. Posted 8/30/24.
PennDot seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist 1. Posted 8/6/24.
Haverford Township seeks a Zoning Planning Officer. Posted 8/5/24.
The PA Geological Survey seeks a GIS Supervisor (Geoscience Supervisor). Posted 7/25/24.
PennDOT seeks a Public Transportation Analyst Trainee and a Public Transportation Analyst Trainee. Posted 7/18/24.
New Castle County, DE seeks a Planner II. Posted 7/11/24.
PennDot seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist 1. Posted 6/12/24.
Westtown Township seeks Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Officer. Posted 6/3/24.
Haverford Township seeks experienced Zoning Officer. Posted 5/29/24.
South Whitehall Township seeks a Land Development Planner. Posted 5/14/24.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Data Engineer/Integration Specialist. Posted 5/13/24.
West Goshen Township seeks a Permit Coordinator. Posted 5/10/24.
The Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development seeks a Planning Program Administrator. Post 4/25/24.
Valvoline seeks a Senior Real Estate Site Selection Analyst. Posted 4/9/24.
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is hiring an Urban Waters Program Manager. Posted 4/9/24.
The Department of Geography & Planning seeks a GIS Lab Manager (Man 160). Posted 4/9/24.
Terracon Consulting seeks a GIS Analyst I. Posted 4/9/24.
The Commonwealth of PA seems a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee. Posted 3/19/24.
The Office of Innovation & Technology Department in the City of Philadelphia seeks a GIS Analyst. Posted 3/6/24.
Dauphin County, Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Environmental Planning Supervisor. Posted 2/14/24.
Brandywine Conservancy seeks an Easement Steward. Posted 1/30/24.
Bowman Consulting seeks a Planner I. Posted 12/5/23.
Longwood Gardens is hiring for a year long internship in the Plant Information and Mapping Office. Posted 11/17/23.
Luzerne County seeks a Transportation Planner. Posted 11/15/23.
Jacobs has opened an entry level GIS position. Posted 11/8/23.
The Planning Division of Allegheny County Economic Development seeks a Planner I position. Posted 11/3/23.
The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a Community Planner. Posted 10/31/23.
Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner II. Posted 10/20/23.
Memphis and Shelby county division of Planning and Development seeks Planner I, Planner II, and Planner III. Posted 10/18/23.
Montgomery County seeks a Senior Planner Data Analyst and Senior GIS Coordinator. Posted 10/3/23.
The DVRPC seeks Planning Fellow, Project Implementation Engineer and Planning Data Analyst. Posted 9/27/23.
The Brandywine Conservancy seeks a Preserve Steward II. Posted 9/26/23.
SEPTA seeks a Planner. Posted 9/13/23.
Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking a Planner I, II and III. Posted 9/13/23.
Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC seeks a full time BIM Manager. Posted 9/5/23.
New Castle County, DE seeks a Sustainability Coordinator. Posted 8/4/23.
Franklin County, PA seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 7/18/23.
Atlantic County, NJ seeks an Assistant Planner. Posted 7/18/23.
Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development seeks a Planner II - Land Use and Development Services and a Planner III - Land Use and Development Services. Posted 7/13/23.
Dauphin County seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist Trainee. Posted 7/11/23.
Dauphin County seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist 1. Posted 7/11/23.
Centre County, PA seeks a Community Planning Specialist. Posted 6/29/23.
The Municipality of Norristown seeks a Junior Planner/Grants Specialist. Posted 6/28/23.
Luzerne County seeks a Planning and Zoning Analyst. Posted 6/20/23.
Atlantic County Government seeks an Assistant Planner. Posted 5/25/23.
Philadelphia Gas Works seeks a GIS Analyst. Posted 5/23/23.
New Garden Township seeks a Director of Community Development & Safety. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume and professional references to applicant@newgarden.org. Posted 5/9/23.
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks applicants for Planner I and Planner II. Posted 4/27/23.
Memphis and Shelby Counties Division of Planning and Development is seeking applicants to fill a Planner I - Regional Services (Transportation Planning) position. Posted 4/25/23.
Willistown Township seeks an Assistant Director of Planning. Posted 4/21/23.
The Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner II. Posted 4/18/23.
The US Census Bureau seeks a Survey Statistician. Posted 4/13/23.
North Central is hiring a Transportation Planning Coordinator. Questions can be directed to Amy Kessler. Posted 4/10/23.
The Bureau of Planning and Research at PennDOT is seeking Transportation Planning Specialists. Posted 3/27/23.
The Brandywine Conservancy has two open positions in their Municipal Assistance Program, a Senior Planner and a Manager of Municipal Assistance. Posted 3/20/23.
West Goshen Township seeks a Zoning Officer and Executive Assistant. Email cover letter, resume and three professional references to twp@westgoshen.org. Posted 3/13/23.
The US Census Bureau seeks Geographers. Posted 3/13/23.
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is holding a 2023 Hiring Blitz on March 18, 2023. Posted 3/5/23.
The Chester County Conservation District seeks an Agricultural Resource Conservationist. Apply on their website or by calling 610-344-6280. Posted 3/1/23.
The Maryland National Capital Part & Planning Commissions seeks a Planner III/II. Posted 2/20/23.
CCTMA seeks a Transportation Planner. Posted 2/3/23.
The City of Philadelphia has a Lead GIS Analyst job opening. Posted 1/19/23.
The County of Elk, PA seeks a Resource Conservation Technician. Please send your interest to kwehler@countyofelkpa.com. Posted 1/9/23.
Westmoreland County seeks applicants for two Planner I/Planner II/ Planner III positions. Please send your resume to dcarpen1@co.westmoreland.pa.us. Posted 1/6/23.

Past Geography and Planning Job Postings

The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development seeks a Planner I - Land Use Development Services. Posted 12/1/22.
Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner II. Posted 11/30/22.
Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Senior County Planner and a Senior County Planner - Data Analytics. Posted 11/23/22.
Greene County seeks a GIS Coordinator. Posted 11/18/2022.
Smart Growth America seeks a Director of Thriving Communities. Posted 11/11/2022.
CBRE seeks a GIS Technician 2 in Radnor, PA. Posted 10/28/22.
PEMA, Harrisburg, PA seeks a Senior Applications Developer. Posted 10/26/22.
The Chester County Planning Commission seeks candidates for a Technical Services Specialist. Posted 10/24/22.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Senior Lead GIS Analyst. Posted 10/21/22.
McKean County seeks GIS Coordinator. Posted 10/19/22.
Shelby County is accepting applications for Municipal Planner-Transportation (Planning and Development). Posted 10/19/22.
The US Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division seeks a Master Planner. Send resume to Mahendra Wickramasiri. Posted 10/14/22.
New Castle County Department of Land Use is hiring. Visit their job fair on Oct. 12th and Oct. 19th. Posted 10/12/22.
The Brandywine Conservancy has an open position for Manager of Municipal Assistance Program. Posted 10/11/22.
The Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Senior Planner Data Analyst and a Senior Planner. Posted 9/12/22.
New Britain Township is hiring a Director of Planning & Zoning position. Posted 8/30/22.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Lead GIS Analyst. Posted 8/29/22.
Mercer County seeks a GIS Coordinator. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, salary history, resume and completed standard County of Mercer Application for Employment to Mercer County/Human Resources Department, 17 Courthouse, Mercer, PA 16137. Posted 8/29/22.
Luzerne County seeks a Planning & Zoning Analyst. Posted 8/29/22.
FEMA seeks a GIS Emergency Management Specialist. Posted 8/22/22.
Luzerne County seeks a Planning and Zoning Analyst. Posted 8/18/22.
North Penn Water Authority seeks a GIS Manager. Posted 8/18/22.
Veolia North America, Harrisburg seeks a Senior GIS Analyst. Posted 8/18/22.
The Adams County Office of Planning and Development seeks an Environmental Services Planner. Posted 8/11/22.
MyHR Partner, Inc. seeks an Asset Management Technology Manager. Posted 8/11/22.
Somerset County seeks a GIS Director. Posted 8/4/22.
Crawford County seeks a GIS Manager. Posted 8/4/22.
Potter County, PA seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 8/3/22.
The City of Philadelphia's City Commissioner's Office seeks a qualified Lead GIS Analyst. Posted 8/2/22.
Skyline Systems Inc., Herndon, VA seeks a GIS Analyst. Interested applicants can send their resume and cover letter to pchambers@skylinesoft.com. Posted 8/2/22.
The U.S. Census Bureau seeks Data Scientists. Click here to view job postings or email recruiter@census.gov. Posted 7/27/22.
The Tampa International Airport has a GIS Applications Analyst opening. Posted 7/26/22.
C.S. Davidson, Inc., based in South Central PA, seeks a Planner. Posted 7/22/22.
Evari GIS Consulting seeks a full-time/temporary GIS Field Technician. Posted 7/22/22.
The City of Clemson, South Carolina has posted a Director of Planning, Codes and Development position. Follow this link for more details. Posted 7/19/22.
Montgomery County Planning Commission in Norristown, PA seeks an Environmental Planner. Posted 6//9/22.
Shelby County Government, TN seeks a Municipal Planner. Posted 5/20/22.
The PA Gaming Commission seeks a Geospatial Specialist 2. Posted 5/18/22.
Atlantic County Government seeks a senior Engineer and Department Head for Planning. Posted 5/13/22.
Ardmore Initiative seeks an Assistant Executive Director. Posted 5/11/22.
Luzerne County Government seeks a Transportation Planner. Posted 5/11/22.
Delaware County PA's Planning Department of GIS and Information Services seeks a Senior GIS Specialist. Posted 5/2/22.
Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, seeks a Planning & GIs administrator. Posted 4/26/22.
The Chester County Department of Community Development is hiring for a Planner II position. Posted 4/25/22.
The City of Colorado Springs Planning Department has posted an opening for Senior Planner (Comprehensive Planning). Posted 4/22/22.
The City of Colorado Springs Planning Department has posted an opening for Planner II (Land Use Review). Posted 4/22/22.
The City of Colorado Springs Planning Department has posted an opening for a Senior Planner (Land Use Review). Posted 4/22/22.
Montgomery County seeks a Planner I - Environmental. Posted 4/18/22.
Luzerne County Seeking Transportation Planner. Posted 4/14/22.
The Philadelphia Police Department is hiring civilian law enforcement analysts. Multiple vacancies are available. Posted 4/1/22.
ESRI, Chesterbrook, PA seeks an account manager. Posted 3/28/22.
The Township of Lower Merion seeks a Planner. Posted 3/25/22.
Lancaster County seeks a Senior Transportation Planner. Posted 3/23/22.
Maryland Department of Planning seeks a GIS Planner. Posted 3/22/22.
Luzerne County GIS/Mapping Department seeks applicants to fill the role of Senior GIS Analyst within the Luzerne County GIS/Mapping Department. Posted 3/15/22.
Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for the position of Municipal Planner. Posted 3/8/22.
Blair County Planning Commission seeks an entry level Planner. Posted 3/7/22.
ICF International posted a Principal Transportation Planner position. Posted 3/7/22.
The Chester County Planning Commission seeks an entry level Planner II. Posted 3/7/22.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a full time Data Engineer. Posted 2/23/22.
The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for the position of Municipal Planner – Land Use Controls. Posted 2/18/22.
York County, PA has posted a GIS & Database Administrator position. Posted 2/17/22.
York County, PA has posted a GIS Administrator position. Posted 2/17/22.
Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner. Posted 2/17/22.
Blair County, PA seeks a GIS Technician (Temp). Posted 2/15/22.
Somerset County, PA seeks a GIS Director. Posted 2/15/22.
Franklin County, PA seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 2/15/22.
New Jersey American Water is looking to hire three new employees in their Asset Control Team. Posted 2/14/22.
Cross County Connection TMA has a Transportation Planner opening. Posted 1/11/22.
Pennoni has GIS Job openings. Posted 1/7/22.
PennDot, Harrisburg has a GIS opening within their Division in the Bureau of Planning and Research. Posted 12/8/21.
The City of Reading seeks a Planning Manager. Posted 11/29/21.
Agile Mile Transportation Software has a Scholarship for Planning and Computer Science students. Posted 11/22/21.
Calvert County Government is hiring a GIS Analyst. Posted 11/16/21.
Delaware County Planning Department in Media, PA seeks a Director of Planning. Posted 11/12/21.
Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner II. Posted 11/3/21.
The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking a Municipal Planner-Transportation. Posted 10/29/21.
The Luzerne County Department of Planning & Zoning seeks a Planning and Zoning Analyst. Posted 10/20/21.
The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is seeking a Municipal Planner - Zoning Examiner. Posted 10/15/21.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Lead GIS Analyst. Posted 10/12/21.
AARO Consulting in Lititz, PA seeks a GIS Analyst. Posted 10/5/21.
Bucks County seeks a Planner. Posted 10/4/21.
The City of Colorado Springs Planning Department seeks two Planner I candidates. Posted 9/30/21.
An entry level Community Planner position is open at the Chester County Planning Commission. Posted 9/21/21.
The City of Philadelphia seeks a Senior Lead GIS Analyst. Posted 9/13/21.
ARRO Consulting seeks a GIS Analyst and has some intern opportunities for summer also. Posted 9/9/21.
The Eglin Air Force Base in Florida seeks a GIS Coordinator II. Posted 9/8/21.
The Suffolk County Water Authority seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 8/30/21.
The Delaware County Planning Department seeks a Senior Transportation Planner. Posted 8/26/21.
Brandywine Conservance and Museum of Art seeks a part time Model Train Assistant. Posted 8/24/21.
Brandywine Conservancy seeks an Associate Planner. Posted 8/19/21.
Carlisle Barracks seeks a GIS Engineering Technician. Posted 8/3/21.
Trimble, Princeton, NJ seeks a GIS Analyst. Posted 8/2/21.
Clarion County seeks a Mapping and GIS Specialist. Posted 7/30/21.
AQUA seeks a GIS Manager. Posted 7/26/21.
McKean County, PA seeks a Director of Planning Commission. Posted 7/26/21.
Cheltenham Township seeks a Planner I. Posted 7/6/21.
Colorado Springs City Council approved 4 Planner positions. Posted 6/25/21.
Horrey County seeks a GIS Technician. Posted 6/15/21.
Civil Solutions seeks a GIS technician. Posted 6/9/21.
Peraton seeks a GIs Analyst. Posted 6/4/21.
EBA Engineering seeks a GIS Analyst. Posted 6/4/21.