Senior Urban Planner - Neighborhood & Land-Use

Apa Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal planning agency in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a seasoned urban planner to oversee advanced planning tasks including the development of comprehensive plans and public engagement. Candidates should have at least six years of urban or regional planning experience and hold a Master's degree in a related field. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting planning studies, and supervising planning staff. This is a great opportunity for those ready to take the lead in shaping community development.

Qualifications

• Six years of responsible professional urban or regional planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced level professional planning work in current or advanced planning.
• Provide technical and functional supervision to lower level professional planners.
• Oversee development of comprehensive plans for assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct public meetings with neighborhood groups to develop civilian input.
• Collect, analyze and present data to various boards, commissions and committees.
• Prepare alternative land use plans for selected areas within the city.
• Confer with various stakeholders to coordinate planning and zoning matters.
• Review developmental proposals and work with developers on site plans.

Education

Master's degree in Planning, Urban Affairs, or a related field

Job description

A municipal planning agency in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a seasoned urban planner to oversee advanced planning tasks including the development of comprehensive plans and public engagement. Candidates should have at least six years of urban or regional planning experience and hold a Master's degree in a related field. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting planning studies, and supervising planning staff. This is a great opportunity for those ready to take the lead in shaping community development.