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Planner III

City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2025

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Professional work involving short- and long-term city planning activities of a highly technical nature. Requires extensive knowledge of comprehensive land use and urban planning principles and practices. The ability to be flexible, to be accurate, to manage multiple projects, and to interact and communicate with the public and private sectors is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position.

  • Develop, maintain, and update the city’s Master Plan of Conservation and Development and other core planning documents associated with the City Planning Department, such as the Complete & Safe Streets Plan, Waterfront Master Plan, Affordable Housing Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in urban and regional planning.
  • Research, analyze, and report on various social, economic, regulatory, and environmental data associated with a variety of city projects.
  • Find creative solutions to complex problems and present them in a clear and concise manner to relevant stakeholders (city departments, government officials, community groups, etc.).
  • Develop and implement comprehensive community outreach and engagement strategies to incorporate feedback into planning processes; support the development of Engage Bridgeport platform to expand public input opportunities.
  • Review planning issues and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established city policy, ordinances, and plans.
  • Make recommendations as to the relevance and applicability of various city proposals to established city plans, regulations, and goals.
  • Write local, state, and federal grants and permit applications; administer grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting.
  • Research and respond to requests for information from the general public, businesses, and other governmental entities.
  • Understand and utilize mapping software (GIS) to accomplish required tasks specific to each project.
  • Performs other duties as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Other administrative and management tasks may be assigned as appropriate.
  • Attend meetings on nights and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in planning or a closely related field.
  • Four-plus (4 ) years of direct planning experience in a professional environment is required. Specialty training and/or skills in a planning-related discipline may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • Any acceptable and equivalent combination of experience and training which provides a demonstrated potential for performing the duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to read and comprehend architectural, site, and construction plans and specifications, as well as research and analyze technical reports, plans, regulations, etc.
  • Must be able to interact professionally and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of government as well as the public.
  • Ability to create reports, graphs, charts, maps, etc. of a technical and complex nature in a format capable of being understood by a targeted audience.
  • Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office applications as necessary, GIS experience a plus.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • A valid Connecticut Driver’s License may be required for transportation between various sites.


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