PLANNER (PLANNING)

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

Job summary

Genesee County, MI is seeking an Urban/Regional Planner to perform professional planning duties, assist in writing reports, and help with data collection under supervision. A Lead Planner may provide direction.

Responsibilities include master plan and zoning reviews, drafting planning documents, and coordinating with residents, governments, and non-profit groups. Proficiency in GIS and planning software is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field; master's may substitute.
• Completion of Bachelor's within six months of employment.
• Bachelor's plus two years' professional planning experience in public/private/non-profit.

Responsibilities

• Complete master plan and zoning reviews.
• Assist with drafting planning documents.
• Assist with project eligibility determinations.
• Assist with projects carried out by organizations and local governments; complete federal reviews, master plan and zoning reviews.
• Develop presentation materials and attend meetings with community groups and officials.
• Draft recommendations for projects and studies.
• Collaborate with residents and stakeholders; use GIS and related software.

Skills

Public planning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning or related field

Master's degree may substitute for Bachelor's

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Modeling software

Word processing / Spreadsheets / Databases

Job description

Starting Pay: $30.5288 Hourly ($63,500)
Step A: $31.4447 Hourly ($65,405)
Step B: $32.3880 Hourly ($67,367)
Step C: $33.6668 Hourly ($70,027)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Resource Planning, Geography, Environmental Science and Sustainability or other related degree. A Master's degree in the above areas may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

-OR-

Completion of Bachelor's degree in one of the above stated degrees within six (6) months of employment;

-OR-

Bachelor's degree -AND- two (2) years' professional planning experience in a public planning office, private sector planning agency or a non-profit organization serving the public sector.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs professional planning work and assists in writing reports; assist in data collection, developing applications and writing reports under the direction of a Program Manager although a Lead Planner may be assigned to provide leadership and or direction.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Completes master plan and zoning reviews;
• Assists with the drafting of planning documents;
• Assists with projects application eligibility determinations;
• Assists with projects being carried out by organizations and local units of government; Completes federal project reviews, master plan reviews and zoning reviews.
• Develops presentation materials and attends meetings for various community andgovernmental groups.
• Drafts recommendations for projects and studies.
• Works effectively with residents, community groups, non-profit agencies, and local officials;
• Use of current word processing, spreadsheet, database, publication, modeling software, geographic information systems and financial software.

Please see the attached job description for more details.