Community Assistance Planner II

Cedar Corporation; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Corporation is seeking a Community Assistance Planner in Menomonie, WI. The ideal candidate will work with local municipalities to identify needs, develop plans, and present recommendations on planning and zoning issues.

Applicants should have a related bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of plan writing and zoning experience; GIS knowledge is preferred. AICP is welcome but not required; strong client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of plan writing and zoning administration experience.
• AICP preferred but not required.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience with demographic analysis and survey.
• Knowledge of GIS applications.
• Ability to write and organize professional reports such as comprehensive plans.

Responsibilities

• Interact with local municipalities to identify needs, provide solutions, and manage multiple projects.
• Work closely with municipality staff and elected officials to develop solutions and present recommendations on planning and zoning issues.
• Provide high level professional report writing and presentation services.
• Develop plans, administer ordinances, oversee special projects, and complete staff reviews for municipalities.
• Provide knowledge of state and federal codes and statute changes.
• Assist with grant research and writing.

Skills

Plan writing

Zoning administration

Client relationships

Demographic analysis

Report writing

Grant research/writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Planning, Geography, Business, Economic Development, or related field

Tools

GIS applications

Job description

Cedar Corporation is a professional service firm with disciplines in engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying.

Founded in 1975, the company has grown to its present staff of over 100. Our staff is dedicated to the principles on which the firm was developed: professionalism, state-of-the-art technology, and service to clients. We have continued to grow because of our commitment to providing comprehensive services and maintaining good communication with our clients.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Cedar Corporation is a growing company, that offers a professional, yet flexible work environment. We are seeking a full-time, highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Community Assistance Planner in our Menomonie, WI office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with local municipalities to identify needs, provide solutions, and manage multiple projects.


• Work closely with municipality staff and elected officials to provide answers, develop solutions, and present recommendations on a wide variety of planning and zoning issues.


• Provide high level professional report writing and presentation services.


• Develop plans, administrate ordinances, oversee special projects, and complete staff reviews for municipalities.


• Provide knowledge of state and federal codes and statute changes.


• Assistance with grant research and writing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Planning, Geography, Business, Economic Development, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in plan writing and zoning administration.


• AICP preferred but not required.


• Proficient in developing and maintaining client relationships.


• Experience with demographic analysis and survey.


• Knowledge of GIS applications.


• Demonstrate the ability to write and organize professional quality reports such as comprehensive plans, master plans, etc.