Planning Program Administrator

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Planning & Community Development in Erie, PA, seeks a Planning Program Administrator to coordinate planning activities across four programs: Coastal Zone, CDBG, Comprehensive/Land Use, and Transportation/MPO. The role requires independent work and supervision of staff with oversight by the Director.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis and presentation, preparing recommendations, and communicating with officials, boards, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional planning experience in local, county or regional planning.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer and execute planning activities within four major areas: Coastal Zone, CDBG, Comprehensive/Land Use, and Transportation/MPO.
• Develop, review and administer plans and policies; collect, organize, analyze and present data; prepare recommendations and correspondence.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

GIS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Position: Planning Program Administrator

Department

Planning

Location

Erie County Planning & Community Development

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$22.96 Hourly

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

09/24/2026

Pay Grade

AP14

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME PROFESSIONAL

Posting Number

5864

Definition of Class

• This is an advanced level professional position responsible for the coordination, administration and execution of all planning activities within one of four major planning program areas; Coastal Zone Management, Community Development Block Grant, Comprehensive/Land Use Planning, Transportation/MPO. The professional in this class coordinates and performs activities with local, state and federal agencies, in accordance with current Federal and state rulemaking establishing the required decision-making framework and cooperative processes in the applicable planning program area.
• The position requires a responsible mature professional who is capable of working independently as well as supervising other staff on various projects as needed. Supervision is received from the Director, with the work being completed requiring final review by the Director for completeness, quality and adherence to established standards. The Director may also assign additional work tasks within any of the four planning program areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the development, review, and/or administration of plans and policies at the local, county or regional level, as described in each applicable planning program area. Duties include the collection, organization, analysis and presentation of data, including researching documents and extracting data pertinent to the development, review or administration of applicable program plans and policies. The position is responsible for preparation of recommendations for action to be taken at the local, county, or regional level; preparation of correspondence to answer oral and written inquiries regarding plans and the planning process; and development of presentations for local elected officials, planning commissions and boards, economic development agencies and boards, civic groups and associations, and the general public. The position involves extensive contact with public officials, local and regional planning commissions, civic groups and associations, and the general public to assist in discussion of plans and policies and in answering questions and seeking cooperation and participation in the planning process, and to assist in providing technical advice and assistance.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including knowledge of research methodology (statistical and mathematical techniques).
• An understanding of laws and regulations related to planning and zoning.
• Familiarity and involvement with the applicable planning program area is preferred.
• Ability to extract, organize, analyze and present data, and express ideas clearly and concisely in oral, written and graphic form.
• High level technical competence with Microsoft software is required.
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications is highly desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other agencies, public officials and the general public; good judgment and initiative.
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of Professional Planning Experience in Local, County or Regional Planning

Position: Planning Program Administrator

Department

Planning

Location

Erie County Planning & Community Development

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$22.96 Hourly

Hours Per Week

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

09/24/2026

Pay Grade

AP14

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME PROFESSIONAL

Posting Number

5864

Definition of Class

• This is an advanced level professional position responsible for the coordination, administration and execution of all planning activities within one of four major planning program areas; Coastal Zone Management, Community Development Block Grant, Comprehensive/Land Use Planning, Transportation/MPO. The professional in this class coordinates and performs activities with local, state and federal agencies, in accordance with current Federal and state rulemaking establishing the required decision-making framework and cooperative processes in the applicable planning program area.
• The position requires a responsible mature professional who is capable of working independently as well as supervising other staff on various projects as needed. Supervision is received from the Director, with the work being completed requiring final review by the Director for completeness, quality and adherence to established standards. The Director may also assign additional work tasks within any of the four planning program areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the development, review, and/or administration of plans and policies at the local, county or regional level, as described in each applicable planning program area. Duties include the collection, organization, analysis and presentation of data, including researching documents and extracting data pertinent to the development, review or administration of applicable program plans and policies. The position is responsible for preparation of recommendations for action to be taken at the local, county, or regional level; preparation of correspondence to answer oral and written inquiries regarding plans and the planning process; and development of presentations for local elected officials, planning commissions and boards, economic development agencies and boards, civic groups and associations, and the general public. The position involves extensive contact with public officials, local and regional planning commissions, civic groups and associations, and the general public to assist in discussion of plans and policies and in answering questions and seeking cooperation and participation in the planning process, and to assist in providing technical advice and assistance.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including knowledge of research methodology (statistical and mathematical techniques).
• An understanding of laws and regulations related to planning and zoning.
• Familiarity and involvement with the applicable planning program area is preferred.
• Ability to extract, organize, analyze and present data, and express ideas clearly and concisely in oral, written and graphic form.
• High level technical competence with Microsoft software is required.
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications is highly desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other agencies, public officials and the general public; good judgment and initiative.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of Professional Planning Experience in Local, County or Regional Planning
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Conditions Of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.