Community Planner / Senior Planner Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Community Planner / Senior Planner

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham, AL United States URL:

rpcgb/employment-1

Email:

hrrpcgb
The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) is seeking a planner to join ourmunity planning team!
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players who possess the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines with ease. Candidates must be proactive and resourceful critical thinkers with strong listening,munication and presentation skills and the ability to work with a team as well as with self-directed work.
Candidates should have a working knowledge of key principles ofmunity and regional planning, land development regulations, resiliency, and urban design. Experience in land use planning,prehensive planning, corridor plans, and zoning are desired.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Planner for the RPCGB, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinating with senior staff onmunity planning projects from conception topletion.
Conducting analyses of demographic, economic, housing, land use, and transportation data to identifymunity problems, issues and opportunities in study areas and potential planning interventions.
Developing portions ofprehensive plans thatmunicate goals, strategies, and other policies that can be implemented as they relate to land use, zoning, housing, transportation, and economic development.
Interpreting and ing zoning ordinances; proposing modifications to zoning ordinances and writing new ordinances.
Utilizing GIS to conduct quantitative analyses and mapping of land use, zoning, demographic, housing, environmental and transportation-related data.
Designing visual aids in the form of report templates, renderings, diagrams, maps, and charts to helpmunicateplex planning concepts and project ideas.
Designing public outreach activities to obtainmunity input (for both online and in-person feedback).
Preparing for, attending, facilitating, and summarizing public meetings and steeringmittee meetings withernment officials and the public.
Answering questions from the public, city officials, and other agencies regarding zoning, land use, and land development.
Developing and formatting documents (in Word and InDesign).

Skills Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS Pro
Proficiency in or working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Trimble SketchUp (preferred but not required)
The ideal candidates for the Community Planner position will have the following credentials and experience:

Education:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree inmunity or urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, geography or another closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

Candidates should have at least one (1) year of professional experience in planning or a related field. Abination of postgraduate coursework and internship experience can be used to satisfy this requirement.

Remote Work and Travel Expectations:

This is a hybrid position that incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote work. This position requires regular travel throughout the Birmingham region for meetings with municipal partners and the public. These meetings often take place after 5pm. A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation are required.

Salary Range:

$45,000 to $75,000
The position may be filled at either the Community Planner or Senior Planner level, dependent upon candidate’s experience and qualifications. Salary and title will be negotiated with the level of hire.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Hrrpcgb. Work samples should demonstratepetent writing skills and proficiency in GIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and/or SketchUp.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

AICP LEVEL
SPECIALTY
SALARY RANGE
Mid I (1-4 years)
Desirable
Comprehensive or Long-Range Planning
$45,000 – $75,000