Planner
PLANNER
Seeking entry level planner. Starting salary: $3,354.92/month DOQ.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in a variety of planning efforts with focus on regional transportation planning, CDBG Grant applications and administration, and regulatory monitoring, and hazard mitigation planning.
- Knowledge of applicable laws related to these program areas.
- Present results in written reports, plans and presentations.
- Use variety of data sources / standards, Internet, documents, reports, surveys and professional contacts to facilitate data analysis to integrate into planning process.
- Ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standards/techniques, procedures and criteria, using critical thinking and effective problem-solving.
- Prepare and disseminate information in suitable format–memos, letters, agenda, minutes, technical and statistical reports/documents, e-mails, telephone - through extensive interaction with internal and external contacts.
Successful candidate will possess strong organizational, planning, verbal and written communication, project and data management, analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer skills required – MS Office Suite with spreadsheet proficiency. GIS/database analysis a plus. 0-2 years experience with city/regional planning, research, reporting, grant writing/administration, knowledge of state/ federal programs desired. Minimum BA/BS in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Political Science, or Engineering, or similar degree.
Excellent benefits: retirement, health, life insurance, short/long term disability, vacation, sick, holidays, education reimbursement, assistance with moving costs, merit review program.
Centrally located 2.5 hours west of Chicago, 2.5 hours east of Des Moines, 5 hours south of Minneapolis, 4 hours north of St. Louis, third largest metropolitan area in Illinois/Iowa. Cost of Living below the national average.
Deadline: August 14, 2020.