Senior Hazard Mitigation Planner: Build a Resilient City

Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking a Senior Planner in Hazard Mitigation to review planning submissions, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure code compliance. This role acts as a liaison to various committees and public bodies, guiding development within the community.

Responsibilities include managing grants, leading planning studies, and developing regulations for zoning and floodplain management, with a focus on effective public communication.

Qualifications

• Experience writing hazard mitigation plans or long-range planning elements.
• Experience collecting and analyzing planning data (demographics, land-use, census).
• Experience developing regulations for zoning, floodplain, and subdivisions.
• Experience presenting to public bodies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, maps, surveys, and applications for zoning, subdivisions, and building permits.
• Communicates with contractors, engineers, developers, and the public to explain ordinances.
• Processes cases with research and findings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Acts as staff liaison to planning commissions and boards to gather feedback.
• Participates in planning studies and ordinance revisions using demographic data.
• Manages federal and state project grants and budgets.
• Oversees hazard mitigation and disaster recovery programs and floodplain planning.

Skills

Hazard mitigation planning

Long-range planning

Data analysis

Public presentations

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Job description

The City of Birmingham is seeking a Senior Planner in Hazard Mitigation to review planning submissions, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure code compliance. This role acts as a liaison to various committees and public bodies, guiding development within the community.

Responsibilities include managing grants, leading planning studies, and developing regulations for zoning and floodplain management, with a focus on effective public communication.