Senior Planner: Policy & Long-Range Planning Leader

Gfoat; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Senior Planner in Mansfield, Texas, to perform advanced professional planning work focused on long-range planning and policy development. Key responsibilities include leading complex planning projects, managing development proposals, and providing inter-departmental coordination. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field, along with significant professional experience. The position offers a compensation of $37.24 per hour with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field preferred, with three years of professional planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field with four years of professional planning experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced professional planning work focusing on long-range planning and policy development.
• Lead research, analysis, and execution of complex planning projects.
• Support current planning functions and manage complex development proposals.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of state statutes

Data analysis requirements

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Knowledge of technical resources

Long-range and current planning functions

Strong communication skills

Research methodologies

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in urban planning or related field

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Spreadsheets and word processing applications

Job description

Gfoat is seeking a Senior Planner in Mansfield, Texas, to perform advanced professional planning work focused on long-range planning and policy development. Key responsibilities include leading complex planning projects, managing development proposals, and providing inter-departmental coordination. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field, along with significant professional experience. The position offers a compensation of $37.24 per hour with opportunities for career development.