PLANNER (PLANNING)

Genesee County, MI • Flint, MI

4d • $63,500 - $70,027

About The Position

Performs professional planning work and assists in writing reports. Assists with 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 another related field; a master's degree in one of these areas may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Alternatively, completion of a bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields within six months of employment.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree and two years of professional planning experience in a public planning office, private-sector planning agency, or nonprofit organization serving the public sector.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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