Regional Planner

Position Classification: Regional Planner

Position Summary

The Regional Planner is a professional role responsible for managing various projects that serve local governments across a ten-county region. This position reports to the Director of Planning and Development and involves conducting planning projects, providing technical assistance, and performing related tasks. The role requires initiative and judgment, and performance is evaluated through meetings, reports, and document reviews.

Work Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data for planning studies and reports.
• Documentation: Prepare written analyses and reports for planning studies.
• Support and Liaison: Provide support for studies and documents required by the Alabama Department of Transportation or other State and Federal Agencies
• Grant Management: Prepare, submit, and manage grant applications.
• Public Engagement: Attend public meetings to gather information or present findings.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Urban and Regional Planning: Extensive knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Research Methods: Familiarity with research methods for planning studies.
• Professional Application: Ability to apply planning principles to projects.
• Public Administration: Some knowledge of municipal and county administration.
• Project Development: Understanding of project development and planning document preparation.
• Grant Management: Knowledge of grant programs and management.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software.
• Cartography and GIS: Basic knowledge of cartography and GIS.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the public
• Ability to drive an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license, and ability to meet the criteria for authorization to drive Commission vehicles, as established by the Commission’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Competencies:

Ø Effective Communication: Written & Oral

Ø Relationship Management

Ø Continual Improvement

Ø Critical Thinking & Evaluation

Ø Ethical Practice

Ø Cultural Awareness

The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.

Required Education and Experience:

§ Master’s degree from a program in urban and regional planning; or

§ Master’s degree from a program in a closely related field and 1 year related experience; or

§ Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in urban planning or related experience with a bachelor’s degree

§ Degrees must be from accredited relevant University Programs.

Preferred Education and Experience:

§ Master’s degree in urban and regional planning or closely related field

§ 5 years of professional planning experience

Classification: Exempt

Position Classification Pay Grade: 15 - $58,990

Reports To: Director of Planning

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Office Setting - Hybrid

Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time Position / 40 Hours / Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – will require attendance to periodic meetings outside core work hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,990.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anniston, AL 36201

Salary : $15,000 - $58,990