William Deguffroy, AICP

Experience

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  Green Tree Borough

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Engineering Intern

  As Engineering Intern, my primary responsibility was preparing a draft of the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Plan and updating the sewerage system mapping. I also assisted in inspection of sidewalk construction, and I provided technical assistance on land use planning issues.

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  Indiana County Courthouse

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

  As Senior Planner, I was responsible for directing and supervising Planning Interns, compilation of data of social, economic, and physical factors affecting land use, assisting in the administration of the Indiana County Subdivision Ordinance, providing technical support for presentations before various boards and/or legislative bodies, representing the County in meetings of various civic groups and Federal, State, local and quasi-governmental authorities, preparation of Federal and State grant applications for the purpose of obtaining funding for County planning and economic development programs, and overseeing the development of Countywide GIS Database. Show less

  • Senior Planner

    Feb 2010 - Nov 2011

  • Student Planner

    Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
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  Chester County Planning Commission

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2017

  Transportation Planner

  As a Transportation Planner, I have provided planning services for a variety of comprehensive transportation plans, programs, and projects. My responsibilities have included analyzing statistical data, writing and reviewing technical documents, mapping and interpreting data using Geographic Information Systems software, assisting the Metropolitan Planning Organization with information collection and project programming, serving on MPO committees, coordinating with municipalities and other agencies on various transportation plans and projects, and responding to public requests for information. I have also served as the Chester County Planning Commission's representative in region transportation forums. Show less

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  McMahon Associates, Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

  Transportation Planner

  My role at McMahon Associates included assisting clients in multimodal studies; focusing on improving safety and mobility for the most vulnerable user types: people who walk, bicycle, or use public transportation. I have a detailed understanding of regional, statewide, and national policies and funding strategies for capital improvement projects. I have assisted numerous municipalities in updating comprehensive plans, planning studies, competitive grant applications, and administration of subdivision and land development ordinances. Show less

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  Chester County Planning Commission

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2024

  Community Planning Director

  I lead a team of planners responsible for advancing initiatives that implement Landscapes3, Chester County's Comprehensive Plan through community planning, heritage preservation, economic development, housing, and urban planning. Primarily responsible for administration of the Vision Partnership Program, which provides grant funding and technical assistance to local municipalities for planning.

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  Gwinnett County Government

  Mar 2024 - now

  Deputy Planning Division Director, Long-Range Planning