PLANNER (PLANNING)

Genesee County, MI • Flint, MI

71d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional planning work and assists in writing reports; assist in data collection, developing applications and writing reports under the direction of a Program Manager although a Lead Planner may be assigned to provide leadership and or direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Resource Planning, Geography, Environmental Science and Sustainability or other related degree.
• Completion of Bachelor's degree in one of the above stated degrees within six (6) months of employment
• Bachelor's degree -AND- two (2) years' professional planning experience in a public planning office, private sector planning agency or a non-profit organization serving the public sector.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning, Resource Planning, Geography, Environmental Science and Sustainability or other related degree may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Completes master plan and zoning reviews
• Assists with the drafting of planning documents
• Assists with projects application eligibility determinations
• Assists with projects being carried out by organizations and local units of government
• Completes federal project reviews, master plan reviews and zoning reviews
• Develops presentation materials and attends meetings for various community and governmental groups
• Drafts recommendations for projects and studies
• Works effectively with residents, community groups, non-profit agencies, and local officials
• Use of current word processing, spreadsheet, database, publication, modeling software, geographic information systems and financial software

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level