Planning Program Coordinator

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Planning & Community Development in Erie, PA is seeking a Planning Program Coordinator to assist with the coordination, administration and execution of planning activities across program areas such as Coastal Zone Management, Housing Rehabilitation and Land Use Planning.

The role reports to the Planning Program Administrator and involves analyzing data, coordinating with local, state and federal agencies, and supporting grant management and reporting to meet program requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of planning principles and practices; familiarity with the program area preferred.
• Ability to extract, organize, analyze and present data clearly in oral, written, and graphic form.
• High level competence with Microsoft software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, staff of other agencies, public officials and the general public.
• Use good judgement and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planning Program Administrator with researching, implementing planning programs and projects.
• Review grant funding requirements and coordinate with funding agencies as needed.
• Communicate with government officials and the public to support planning discussions and participation.
• Assist with closeout reporting and meeting other grant management requirements.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Erie County Planning & Community Development

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$20.42 Hourly

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

09/24/2026

Pay Grade

NB12

Bargaining Unit

NON-BARGAINING

Posting Number

5863

Definition of Class

• This is a professional position responsible for the assisting with the coordination, administration and execution of planning activities within one of the following planning program areas: Coastal Zone Management, Community Development Block Grants, Land Use Planning, Environmental Sustainability, Municipal Assistance, Parks & Recreation or Housing Rehabilitation. 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 professional who is capable of working both as a member of a team and independently. This position will receive direction from the Planning Program Administrator. Management and supervision will be received from the Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development. The Director may assign additional work tasks within any of the planning program areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include working in conjunction with the Planning Program Administrator to find, research, implement planning programs and projects. This position will assist the administrator with the management, administration, monitoring of projects and programs. The position will assist with seeking eligible projects in compliance with program guidance and requirements. Responsibilities will include reviewing and understanding grant funding requirements from local, state and federal sources and seeking technical assistance from funding agencies as needed. The position will involve professional contact with government officials and the general public to assist in the discussion of plans and policies in order to seek cooperation and participation in the planning process. This position will assist with the closeout reporting and meeting other grant management requirements.
• 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

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including knowledge of research methodology Familiarity and awareness 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other agencies, public officials and the general public
• Use good judgement and initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Supervision Received

• Reports to Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development

Position: Planning Program Coordinator

Department Planning Location Erie County Planning & Community Development Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $20.42 Hourly Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Date 09/10/2026 Closing Date 09/24/2026 Pay Grade NB12 Bargaining Unit NON-BARGAINING Posting Number 5863

Definition of Class

• This is a professional position responsible for the assisting with the coordination, administration and execution of planning activities within one of the following planning program areas: Coastal Zone Management, Community Development Block Grants, Land Use Planning, Environmental Sustainability, Municipal Assistance, Parks & Recreation or Housing Rehabilitation. 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 professional who is capable of working both as a member of a team and independently. This position will receive direction from the Planning Program Administrator. Management and supervision will be received from the Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development. The Director may assign additional work tasks within any of the planning program areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include working in conjunction with the Planning Program Administrator to find, research, implement planning programs and projects. This position will assist the administrator with the management, administration, monitoring of projects and programs. The position will assist with seeking eligible projects in compliance with program guidance and requirements. Responsibilities will include reviewing and understanding grant funding requirements from local, state and federal sources and seeking technical assistance from funding agencies as needed. The position will involve professional contact with government officials and the general public to assist in the discussion of plans and policies in order to seek cooperation and participation in the planning process. This position will assist with the closeout reporting and meeting other grant management requirements.
• 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

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including knowledge of research methodology Familiarity and awareness 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other agencies, public officials and the general public
• Use good judgement and initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Supervision Received

• Reports to Director of the Department of Planning and Community Development

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.