EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

COGs offer a variety of exciting and impactful positions that allow team members to do hands on planning work, to make a significant impact in communities and opportunities to attend and work with important city and county officials.


Employment opportunities are posted for 60 days at no cost to ICOG members. For non-members, a posting fee of $50 applies.

Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)

Posted date: 05.20.2026


Deputy Director


Salary

$103,658 - $161,247 (DOQ) 


Duties

This is a professional administrative position at a supervisory level. The Deputy Director provides executive-level leadership across all agency departments, serving as the primary operational partner to the Executive Director and working to provide continuity at the agency level. The Deputy Director exercises agency-wide authority and accountability in areas of budget development and implementation, legal and compliance, information technology, strategic planning and agency policy.


The starting salary ranges from $103,658 - $161,247 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a full time exempt position. MAPA offers generous employee benefits as well as a flexible, supportive, and family friendly work environment and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Our office is located close to downtown Omaha, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly environment. MAPA reserves the right to hire at an appropriate level. MAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 


Click here to learn more: https://mapacog.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Deputy-Director-Ad-Final.pdf



Applications

Interested candidates should apply online by clicking this link: https://mapa.bamboohr.com/careers/33?source=aWQ9MjU%3D. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume with their application. Resumes and applications will be accepted through Friday, June 26, 2026.

Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)

Posted date: 04.14.2026


Community & Economic Development Planner I / Planner II


Salary

Planner I: $50,418 - $72,826 Annually / Planner II: $61,622 - $84,029 Annually (DOQ)


Duties

The Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) seeks resumes from qualified planning and community development professionals to provide community and economic development, housing, and planning assistance for MAPA area communities. Specific areas of work include:  grant writing and project administration; preparation of comprehensive and strategic plans; drafting land use regulations; and implementing other community and economic development activities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community and Economic Development Manager. MAPA is committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. 


A successful candidate will be technically competent, highly organized and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work and develop skills independently, and possess strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with multiple organizations. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide community development, economic development, housing, and planning assistance for communities in the MAPA region.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of Federal and State community development, housing, and transportation assistance programs.
  • Employ methods of data collection, data analysis, and preparation of reports on planning and community development projects.
  • Use knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of community planning and land use regulations.
  • Work with local elected officials, state/federal officials and the public. 
  • Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
  • Provide staff support on various special projects, committees, groups and boards.



Applications

Click here to review the full job description and requirements and apply online: https://mapa.bamboohr.com/careers/25?source=aWQ9MzE%3D


MAPA is the Council of Governments serving a six-county region (Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in Nebraska and Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa). MAPA performs work related to planning, community development, and transportation and other issues of regional significance. As a planner at MAPA, this position will have the opportunity to help shape the future by working on core issues that impact the vibrancy of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area and its surrounding communities.


MAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information on MAPA see our website www.mapacog.org.