Senior Planner – Resilience & Community Master Planning

Weston & Sampson; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Planner III to work out of our Connecticut office in Rocky Hill. The candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with community master planning, housing, adaptive reuse, land use, environmental studies, vulnerability assessments, strategy implementation, hazard mitigation planning, low impact development, and watershed/stormwater management.

We are looking for someone who can assist on projects, conduct research, prepare high-quality communications, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental policy, planning, or a related field.
• AICP or AICP candidate certification preferred.
• At least three years of experience in environmental policy, planning, or a related field.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to the public.
• Problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and the abilities to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software products.
• Data analytics, GIS, data visualization or graphic design skills, preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist on multi-disciplinary teams on projects.
• Conduct research to support resilience, environmental, and urban planning projects.
• Prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and other high-quality communication materials.
• Prepare both analytical and planning-level studies.
• Prepare presentations for and facilitate community meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

AICP certification

Excellent communication

GIS data analytics

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in environmental policy, planning, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Planner III to work out of our Connecticut office in Rocky Hill. The candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with community master planning, housing, adaptive reuse, land use, environmental studies, vulnerability assessments, strategy implementation, hazard mitigation planning, low impact development, and watershed/stormwater management.

We are looking for someone who can assist on projects, conduct research, prepare high-quality communications, and