Planner

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter is seeking a professional Planner to perform complex administrative, technical planning, and urban redevelopment work under supervision. You will assistDeputy Director for Planning and Development with planning projects while coordinating with staff and presenting findings to boards and community groups.

The role requires strong report writing, data interpretation, and proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor's degree with 3 years planning experience.
• Knowledge of city planning principles, including capital improvements, comprehensive plans, urban redevelopment, zoning, and land development regulations; administering planning projects; supervising technical staff; presenting to technical groups.

Responsibilities

• Participates in organizing and developing the planning and urban redevelopment program.
• Coordinates technical and administrative staff in project completion.
• Assists in compiling and interpreting data for planning and redevelopment analyses.
• Prepares written and graphic reports using word processing, graphics, presentations, maps, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to City boards and community groups on planning matters.
• Acts as technical advisor on planning and redevelopment issues.
• Assists in evaluating data affecting project location and design.
• Represents the Department at conferences and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Technical research & analysis

Public speaking

Team coordination

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Master’s degree in planning

Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, urban affairs, or related field with 3 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

ARC GIS

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Planning and Development or designee, the Planner performs responsible administrative, technical planning, and urban redevelopment work of a complex and professional nature in assisting the Deputy Director for Planning, the Associate Director of Special Projects and Principal Planners in the completion of planning projects, and related work as required. Work assignments are received from a superior and are usually general in nature. Work elements include writing, public speaking, and the use of various types of computer software and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, mapping, and graphic design. Work is reviewed in its broader aspects for compliance with the standards and principles of community planning. Occasional evening and weekend meetings and events are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the organization and development of the planning and urban redevelopment program.
• Coordinates technical and administrative staff in the completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in the compilation and interpretation of physical, social, and economic data used in the analysis of planning and urban redevelopment problems and in the design of the solutions to these problems.
• Prepares written and graphic reports using computerized word processing, graphic design, presentation, mapping, spreadsheet, database software, and other software devices.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to City boards, technical and neighborhood groups on planning and redevelopment matters.
• Acts as technical advisor to the staff on planning-related issues and urban redevelopment studies.
• Assists in the evaluation of data affecting location and design of projects.
• Represents the Department at conferences and work related meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning from a college or university accredited by the American Planning Association, or a Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, urban affairs, or related field with three (3) years experience in planning.
• Detailed and demonstrable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in city planning including, but not limited to, preparing capital improvements, comprehensive plans, urban redevelopment programs, zoning ordinances and land development regulations; administering planning projects; assigning and supervising the work of technical staff; and giving presentations to technical groups on general planning and urban redevelopment matters.
• Ability to perform complex technical research and analysis, compile comprehensive reports, work with computers and computer programs, and make recommendations for the practicable applications of findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials and the general public.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience or interest in web design, graphic design, and ARC GIS is desirable.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.