An immediant opening for a planner to perform various planning and research work for the Community and Economic Development & Regional Planning Program.  Planning may involve activities related to job growth/retention, land-use, transportation, general community development and quality of life. Work involves developing local and/or regional level plans or programs; working with grants from State and Federal agencies; developing budgets and deliverables on these contracts; developing procedures for implementing these plans or programs; and developing procedures for measuring progress made on operational plans or programs.  Maintaining regional networking relationships with Economic Development professionals.  May act as the lead person on specific assignments.  May supervise planning interns. This position works under limited supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; reports through supervisory channels to the Executive Director and/or his designee.

Must have a Bachelors Degree in city, urban or regional planning, economics, business, political science, public administration or a related field.  A Masters degree is preferred.  Previous work experience or education or certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) is desired.  Must have a Class C Driver’s License in good standing.  Must have dependable transportation and be willing to travel.  Physical demands include but are not limited to: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving; use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines; and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or more, as necessary.  

Must have the ability to accept or recognize the viewpoints of others, and work with a variety of persons from public and private agencies; Ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, to prepare written descriptions, computer graphics, maps and summaries that effectively communicate the results of research, identified needs, and recommended actions to a variety of audiences; Ability to carry out directed research, gathering and analyzing facts, which are part of a larger study; General knowledge of agency goals, policies, and programs. The ability to develop, organize and implement programs, establish priorities and meet deadlines. The ability to supervise subordinate staff.  Experience and enthusiasm for intergovernmental involvement, and public communication skills, including group process methods and graphic presentations are needed. Skills with community organizing including coordinating regional events/activities, public relations, and education, and ability to enlist diverse groups into the planning effort are preferred. Must be able to use a variety of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.  Ability to use ESRI products is desired.

SALARY: $ $31.00/hr - $36.00/hr