Entry Level Planner - #2970

Wade Trim; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking an Entry Level Planner to join the Community Design Team in our Flint or Detroit office to help improve infrastructure. A Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and 0–5 years of experience are required.

You will assist in zoning, master plans, site plans, and community data analysis while developing proposals and presentations. The role involves evening meetings, client relations, and contributing to master planning, urban design, and sustainability planning efforts.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years experience in planning, zoning, or related field.
• GIS experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with others.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in zoning ordinance and master plan revisions.
• Assist clients in planning and zoning administration as needed.
• Prepare and review permits, variances, rezoning, and site plans.
• Research data using GIS for planning analyses.
• Gather and analyze community profile data (census, resources).
• Write reports and letters (Master Plans, CDBG, Site Plan Review).
• Assist with parks and recreation plans.
• Conduct project-specific research via interviews and literature review.
• Assist with proposals and presentations.
• Attend meetings including evenings; maintain client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and provide planning expertise.

Skills

0-5 years experience

GIS experience

Strong writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement, 401(k)
• Performance bonuses, employee stock program
• Employee Resource Groups and Programs: Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, Wellness Program

Position Description

Entry Level Planner to join our Community Design Team to improve infrastructure in our Flint or Detroit office.

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field and zero to five years related experience.

Typical Responsibilities

• Assist in zoning ordinance and comprehensive or master plan revisions.
• Assist clients in as-needed planning and zoning administration.
• Complete or review building permits, variances, rezoning, land use amendment, site plans and other planning or zoning applications.
• Research and manipulate data using GIS for comprehensive planning, land development codes, and other planning items.
• Gather and analyze community profile data (census, national resources, existing land use).
• Write reports and letters (Master Plans, CDBG, Site Plan Review, etc.).
• Assist with parks and recreation plans.
• Conduct project-specific research through interviews, literature review, etc.
• Assist with writing proposals and creating presentations.
• Participate in various meetings, including evening meetings (staff, client, community, etc.).
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide expertise in master planning, urban design, zoning ordinance updates, environmental and sustainability planning, economic planning, neighborhood planning, downtown planning, and smart growth land use issues.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field.

Skills & Experience

• 0-5 years of experience in planning, zoning, or related field.
• GIS experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, ability to work well with others.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.