Planner I

General Description: Planner I

Performs entry-level planning and research work. Work involves developing local, regional, or state zoning, urban, transportation, environmental, resiliency, or site plans and programs; preparing implementation plans; and monitoring policies and procedures. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Organizational Relationships

1. Reports to: Senior Planner/ Planning Manager/ or Director
2. Directs: None
3. Other: Works with local, state, and federal government agencies; and has contact with program directors of the regional council, area elected officials, private firms, consultants, and the general public.

Examples of work performed

·        Collects, organizes, and analyzes data required in the development of plans or programs.

·        Participates in, and may lead technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.

·        Reviews and evaluates planning material for contractual compliance.

·        Prepares reports and assists in making presentations.

·        Research federal and state regulations.

·        Researches and analyzes local, state, and national trends; policy issues; and proposed legislation, regulations, or rules to determine impact; and makes recommendations.

·        Consults and communicates with other departments, agencies, and civic groups.

·        Conducts field and telephone surveys.

·        Conducts planning studies such as feasibility studies or master plans.

·        Assists in providing technical planning assistance to the general public; developers; contractors; and local, regional, or state entities.

·        Assists in reviewing plans, proposals, and studies.

·        Assists in developing policies and procedures for implementing plans or programs and measuring progress.

·        Assists in developing short-range and long-range local and statewide plans, projects, or programs.

·        May prepare and monitor performance measures.

·        Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education

Experience in planning and research work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or

university with major coursework in city or regional planning, economics, business or public administration, political science, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of government organization and administration; and of principles, objectives, and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research. Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in applying statistical tools to data, in preparing reports, and in collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics; standard office practices and procedures and familiarization with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcView and Arc Info GIS systems) is beneficial. Ability to evaluate planning material, to conduct research, and to communicate effectively. Maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, regional council program directors, private firms, and the general public.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Appropriate Texas Driver’s license, current proof of automobile insurance, and available/alternate means of transportation.

Starting Salary: $45,528 annually

Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

An application is available at: https://ctcog.org/about/careers/

Please send applications to:

Central Texas Council of Governments

Attn: Uryan Nelson

2180 N Main Street Belton, Texas 76513

Or email to: uryan.nelson@ctcog.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

This institution is an equal opportunity employer