Senior Planner, Planning NEXT (Columbus, OH)

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning NEXT is seeking a Senior Planner to support high-profile projects with solid technical planning experience. The role involves analyzing and presenting research, creating maps with GIS, and facilitating public engagement events.

You will also assist with report drafting, project websites, and occasional office administration to keep the office running smoothly. Ideal candidates will have strong GIS/data analysis skills, experience in public engagement, and the ability to produce polished

Qualifications

• Solid technical planning experience required.
• Experience analyzing and presenting research findings.
• Ability to facilitate public engagement and stakeholder meetings.
• Strong report writing and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present research findings for various projects.
• Create maps and analyze data using GIS.
• Coordinate and support public engagement events.
• Prepare draft content and oversee final reports and plan documents.
• Perform office administration and related tasks.

Skills

GIS analysis

Public engagement

Research

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Planning

Tools

GIS software

Mapping tools

Job description

Community is what makes us, us. At Planning NEXT, we re-imagine the possibilities and pathways for the future of both our clients and our team. Here, we are curious, civic-minded, and people focused. We care about helping communities create a shared sense of purpose and place. This genuine regard has built us a national reputation in visioning, planning and facilitation. Planning NEXT's work is grounded in a deep commitment to community engagement, including record-setting large-scale public events and a range of innovative techniques for acquiring meaningful insight from the public. We take pride in our sophisticated approach to land use analysis. The firm has a proven track record of creating visions and plans rooted in a community's values and unique character that are implemented over time for long-lasting impact. We have worked in over 24 states, with 142 communities, have won 28 prestigious awards, and led 4 different international projects. Do you think you'd be a good fit? Read more!

About the Position.As a Senior Planner within our firm, you will be responsible for supporting a multitude of high-profile projects through your solid technical planning experience and expertise. You will be entrusted with assisting on specific tasks involved in a project, such as analyzing and presenting research; creating maps and analyzing data through GIS; the design, facilitation, and support for public engagement events; traveling to various project locations; managing and facilitating process and planning committees; overseeing the development and maintenance of project websites; writing recommendations; producing draft content and overseeing the production of final reports and plan documents. Finally, you will also be tasked with performing some office administration, marketing, and other functions as delineated below to help keep the office running smoothly.