Associate Planner and Senior Planner (Up to two positions may be filled)

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Missouri; On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Associate and Senior Planners to enhance community and regional planning efforts. These roles involve managing and assisting in various planning programs, including disaster recovery, land use, and economic development. The ideal candidates will engage with diverse populations, conduct research, and prepare reports while ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact local communities. If you are passionate about planning and community development, consider applying for these rewarding positions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field.
• Experience in community and regional planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage community planning programs for rural/small towns.
• Conduct research, prepare reports, and coordinate planning activities.

Skills

Disaster recovery planning

Hazard mitigation planning

Comprehensive and land use planning

Land development and zoning regulations

Site plan review

Transportation planning

Community development

Economic development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Associate Planner and Senior Planner (Up to two positions may be filled)

11/18/2024

Missouri State University is accepting applications for ASSOCIATE PLANNER and SENIOR PLANNER.

Up to two positions will be filled in any combination of the advertised postings. Positions are contingent upon continued funding.

The Associate Planner assists with and may manage community and regional planning programs and long-range planning for rural/small town communities by providing technical and advisory assistance regarding a variety of disciplines including:

1. Disaster recovery planning
2. Hazard mitigation planning
3. Comprehensive and land use planning
4. Land development and zoning regulations
5. Site plan review
6. Transportation planning
7. Community development
8. Economic development

The Associate Planner conducts plan preparation and related research for assigned projects and coordinates planning activities with elected officials, citizen advisory committees, and the general public. They assist in the analysis of census and other statistical data and in the preparation of reports for local governments and community organizations. The Associate Planner also helps to prepare grant applications and administer awarded grants. Continuation of this position is dependent on external funding. Pay Grade: 43. Salary: $46,500-$55,000/annually.

The Senior Planner manages community and regional planning programs and long-range planning for rural/small town communities by providing technical and advisory assistance regarding a variety of disciplines including:

1. Disaster recovery planning
2. Hazard mitigation planning
3. Comprehensive and land use planning
4. Land development and zoning regulations
5. Site plan review
6. Transportation planning
7. Community development
8. Economic development

The Senior Planner oversees plan preparation and related research for assigned projects and coordinates planning activities with elected officials, citizen advisory committees, and the general public. They must analyze census and other statistical data and prepare reports for local governments and community organizations. The Senior Planner may help formulate grant applications and administer awarded grants. They draft program budgets and project proposals and may oversee the distribution and monitoring of grant funds to local jurisdictions. The Senior Planner supervises planning student interns and assists the Director in assigning tasks among other professional planning staff. Continuation of this position is dependent on external funding. Pay Grade: 45. Salary: $55,000-$65,000/annually.

If you are interested in being considered for both positions, you will need to submit your application and materials to both postings.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. EO/AA/M/F/VETERANS/DISABILITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION/GENDER IDENTITY EMPLOYER AND INSTITUTION.