Aspiring Urban Planner: Master Plans & Community Impact

Genesee County, Inc.; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County, Inc. in Flint, Michigan, is seeking a professional planner to perform planning tasks, assist in report writing, and support data collection and application development under the direction of a Program Manager or Lead Planner.

The role includes master plan and zoning reviews, drafting planning documents, and coordinating with residents, local officials, and community groups using GIS and other software tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Resource Planning, Geography, Environmental Science and Sustainability or related field; Master's degree may substitute.
• Alternative: Completion of Bachelor's degree within six months of employment.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional planning experience in public, private, or non-profit sectors serving the public.

Responsibilities

• Completes master plan and zoning reviews.
• Assists with drafting planning documents.
• Assists with project eligibility determinations.
• Assists with projects carried out by governments and organizations; conducts federal, master plan and zoning reviews.
• Develops presentation materials and attends meetings with community and governmental groups.
• Drafts recommendations for projects and studies.
• Works with residents, community groups, non-profits and local officials.
• Uses word processing, spreadsheet, database, publication, modeling software and GIS.

Job description

Genesee County, Inc. in Flint, Michigan, is seeking a professional planner to perform planning tasks, assist in report writing, and support data collection and application development under the direction of a Program Manager or Lead Planner.

The role includes master plan and zoning reviews, drafting planning documents, and coordinating with residents, local officials, and community groups using GIS and other software tools.